The Prophet David rejoiceth, that notwithstanding his enemies’ rage, yet God will continue his kingdom forever, and advance it even to the end of the world,  10 and therefore exhorteth kings and rulers, that they would humbly submit themselves under God’s yoke, because it is in vain to resist God.  Herein is figured Christ’s kingdom.

Why do the [a]heathen (A)rage, and the people murmur in vain.

The kings of the earth band themselves, and the Princes are assembled together against the Lord, and against his [b]Christ.

[c]Let us break their bands, and cast their cords from us.

(B)But he that dwelleth in the heaven shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

[d]Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure, saying,

Even I have set my King upon Zion mine holy mountain.

I will declare the [e]decree: that is, the Lord hath said unto me, (C)Thou art my son; this [f]day have I begotten thee.

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Notas al pie

  1. Psalm 2:1 The conspiracy of the Gentiles, the murmuring of the Jews, and power of kings cannot prevail against Christ.
  2. Psalm 2:2 Or, anointed.
  3. Psalm 2:3 Thus the wicked say, that they will cast off the yoke of God, and of his Christ.
  4. Psalm 2:5 God’s plagues will declare that in resisting his Christ, they fought against him.
  5. Psalm 2:7 To show that my vocation to the kingdom, is of God.
  6. Psalm 2:7 That is to say, as touching man’s knowledge, because it was the first time that David appeared to be elected of God. So is it applied to Christ in his first coming and manifestation to the world.

Psalm 2

Why do the nations conspire[a]
    and the peoples plot(A) in vain?
The kings(B) of the earth rise up
    and the rulers band together
    against the Lord and against his anointed,(C) saying,
“Let us break their chains(D)
    and throw off their shackles.”(E)

The One enthroned(F) in heaven laughs;(G)
    the Lord scoffs at them.
He rebukes them in his anger(H)
    and terrifies them in his wrath,(I) saying,
“I have installed my king(J)
    on Zion,(K) my holy mountain.(L)

I will proclaim the Lord’s decree:

He said to me, “You are my son;(M)
    today I have become your father.(N)

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Notas al pie

  1. Psalm 2:1 Hebrew; Septuagint rage