Psa 2 | ABEn | STEP | A psalm to David. Why did [ 2 neigh 1 nations], and peoples meditate upon vain things ?

Psalms 2

PSALM 2

Nations Gather against The LORD

A psalm to David.

1 Why did [²neigh ¹nations], and peoples meditate upon vain things? 2 [⁵stood by ¹The ²kings ³of the ⁴earth], and the rulers gathered together against the lord and against his anointed one, 3 We should tear up their bonds, and we should throw away from us their yoke. 4 The one dwelling in heavens derides them, and the lord ridicules them. 5 Then he shall speak to them in his anger; and in his rage he will disturb them. 6 But I was placed king by him over mount Zion, his holy place; 7 declaring the order of the lord. The lord said to me, [²my son ¹you are], I today engendered you. 8 Ask from me! and I will give to you nations for your inheritance; and for your possession the ends of the earth. 9 You shall tend them with a rod of iron; as vessels of a potter you shall break them. 10 And now, O kings, perceive! Let [⁶be instructed ¹all ²the ones ³judging ⁴the ⁵earth]! 11 Serve to the lord in fear, and exult to him with trembling! 12 Grab instruction! lest at any time you should provoke the lord to anger, and you shall perish from [²way ¹the just], whenever [²should be kindled ³quickly ¹his rage]. Blessed are all the ones yielding upon him.