Psalm 2
[2:1] Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing? [2:2] The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his [Anointed,] saying, [2:3] "Let's break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us." [2:4] He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision. [2:5] Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath: [2:6] "Yet I have set my king on my holy hill of Zion." [2:7] I will tell of the decree. Yahweh said to me, "You are my son. Today I have become your father. [2:8] Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession. [2:9] You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel." [2:10] Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth. [2:11] Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling. [2:12] [Give sincere homage], lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.