Page 607 Psalm 2
1. Why are the nations in tumult :
and why do the peoples cherish a vain dream?
2. The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers conspire together :
against the Lord and against his anointed saying,
3. ‘Let us break their bonds asunder :
let us throw off their chains from us.’
4. He that dwells in heaven shall laugh them to scorn :
the Lord will hold them in derision.
5. Then will he speak to them in his wrath
and terrify them in his fury :
‘I the Lord have set up my king on Zion my holy hill.’
6. I will announce the Lord’s decree,
that which he has spoken :
‘You are my son, this day have I begotten you.
7. Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance :
the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
8. You shall break them with a rod of iron :
and shatter them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
9. Now therefore be wise O kings :
be advised, you that are judges of the earth.
10. Serve the Lord with awe,
and govern yourselves in fear and trembling :
lest he be angry and you perish in your course.
11. For his wrath is quickly kindled :
blessed are those that turn to him for refuge.
Glory to the Father...