nsb - Psalms:2

nsb@Psalms:2:1 @ Why do the nations conspire together and rage? Why do the peoples plot in vain?

nsb@Psalms:2:2 @ The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against Jehovah and against his Anointed One.

nsb@Psalms:2:3 @ They say: »Let us break their chains of control and throw off their oppressive rule.«

nsb@Psalms:2:4 @ The One who dwells in heaven laughs. Jehovah scoffs at them.

nsb@Psalms:2:5 @ Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his rage. He says:

nsb@Psalms:2:6 @ »I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.«

nsb@Psalms:2:7 @ I will proclaim the decree of Jehovah: He said to me: »You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.

nsb@Psalms:2:8 @ »Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

nsb@Psalms:2:9 @ »You will rule them with an iron scepter. You will dash them to pieces like pottery!«

nsb@Psalms:2:10 @ Listen you kings, be wise and be warned you rulers of the earth.

nsb@Psalms:2:11 @ Serve Jehovah with deep respect and rejoice with trembling.

nsb@Psalms:2:12 @ Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.