Psalms 2 · תהילים

Why are the nations in uproar, and the people mutter a vain thing?

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,

Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their cords from us.

He who sits in the heavens laughs: the Lord has them in derision.

Then shall he speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his burning anger.

But I have set my king upon Żiyyon, my holy hill.

I will tell of the decree: the Lord has said to me, Thou art my son; this day have I begotten thee.

Ask of me, and I shall give thee nations for thy inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.

Be wise now therefore, O kings: be warned, O judges of the earth.

Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Worship in purity, lest he be angry, and you perish from the way, for in a little while his anger will blaze. Blessed are all who put their trust in him.