2 Why are the [a]nations in an [b]uproar [in turmoil against God],
And why do the people devise a vain and hopeless plot?
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The kings of the earth take their stand;
And the rulers take counsel together
Against the Lord and His Anointed (the Davidic King, the Messiah, the Christ), saying,(A)
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“Let us break apart their [divine] bands [of restraint]
And cast away their cords [of control] from us.”
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He who sits [enthroned] in the heavens laughs [at their rebellion];
The [Sovereign] [c]Lord scoffs at them [and in supreme contempt He mocks them].
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Then He will speak to them in His [profound] anger
And terrify them with His displeasure, saying,
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“Yet as for Me, I have anointed and firmly installed My King
Upon Zion, My holy mountain.”
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“I will declare the decree of the Lord:
He said to Me, ‘You are My Son;
This day [I proclaim] I have begotten You.(B)
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‘Ask of Me, and I will assuredly give [You] the nations as Your inheritance,
And the ends of the earth as Your possession.
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‘You shall break them with a rod of iron;
You shall shatter them [in pieces] like earthenware.’”(C)
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Now therefore, O kings, act wisely;
Be instructed and take warning, O leaders (judges, rulers) of the earth.
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Worship the Lord and serve Him with reverence [with awe-inspired fear and submissive wonder];
Rejoice [yet do so] with trembling.
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Kiss (pay respect to) the [d]Son, so that He does not become angry, and you perish in the way,
For His wrath may soon be kindled and set aflame.
How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] are all those who take refuge in Him!
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