Psa 2:12, Pro 10:2, 11:4 | JFB | STEP | 12. Kiss the Son —the authority of the Son. perish from the way —that is, suddenly and hopelessly. kindled but a little —or, "in a little time." put their trust in him —or take refuge in Him ( ). Men still cherish opposition to Christ in their hearts and evince it in their lives. Their ruin, without such trust, is inevitable ( ), while their happiness in His favor is equally sure.

Psalms 2:12

12. Kiss the Son—the authority of the Son.

perish from the way—that is, suddenly and hopelessly.

kindled but a little—or, "in a little time."

put their trust in him—or take refuge in Him (Ps 5:11). Men still cherish opposition to Christ in their hearts and evince it in their lives. Their ruin, without such trust, is inevitable (Heb 10:29), while their happiness in His favor is equally sure.

Proverbs 10:2

2. Treasures . . . nothing—that is, Ill-gotten gains give no true happiness (compare Pr 4:17; Mt 6:19).

righteousness—especially beneficence (Ps 112:9).

death—the greatest of all evils.

Proverbs 11:4

4. (Compare Pr 10:2).

wrath—that is, of God.