Psalm 2*A Psalm for a Royal Coronation1Why do the nations protest and the peoples conspire in vain?a 2Kings on earth rise up and princes plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one:*b 3“Let us break their shackles and cast off their chains from us!”c 4The one enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord derides them,d 5Then he speaks to them in his anger, in his wrath he terrifies them: 6“I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.” 7I will proclaim the decree of the Lord, he said to me, “You are my son; today I have begotten you.e 8Ask it of me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, and, as your possession, the ends of the earth. 9With an iron rod you will shepherd them, like a potter’s vessel you will shatter them.”f 10And now, kings, give heed; take warning, judges on earth. 11Serve the Lord with fear; exult with trembling, Accept correction lest he become angry and you perish along the way when his anger suddenly blazes up.g Blessed are all who take refuge in him! Book IntroductionFootnotesScripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Bible Hub |