Psalm 2English Standard Versionod CrosswayThe Reign of the Lord’s Anointed1 Why do the nations rage[1] and the peoples plot in vain? (Ps 46,6; Dz 4,25; Dz 4,26)(Ps 46,6; Dz 4,25; Dz 4,26) 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, (Ps 18,50; Ps 20,6; Ps 45,7; Ps 89,20)(Ps 18,50; Ps 20,6; Ps 45,7; Ps 89,20) 3 “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” (Jer 5,5)(Jer 5,5) 4 He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. (Job 22,19; Ps 11,4; Ps 29,10; Ps 37,13; Ps 59,8; Przyp 1,26; Iz 40,22)(Job 22,19; Ps 11,4; Ps 29,10; Ps 37,13; Ps 59,8; Przyp 1,26; Iz 40,22) 5 Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, (Ap 6,16; Ap 6,17)(Ap 6,16; Ap 6,17) 6 “As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.” (2 Sm 5,7; Ps 3,4; Ps 15,1; Ps 43,3; Ps 99,9; Ps 110,2; Przyp 8,23)(2 Sm 5,7; Ps 3,4; Ps 15,1; Ps 43,3; Ps 99,9; Ps 110,2; Przyp 8,23) 7 I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. (Dz 13,33; Rz 1,4; Hbr 1,5; Hbr 5,5)(Dz 13,33; Rz 1,4; Hbr 1,5; Hbr 5,5) 8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. (Ps 72,8; Ps 89,27; Dn 7,14)(Ps 72,8; Ps 89,27; Dn 7,14) 9 You shall break[2] them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.” (Job 34,24; Ps 89,23; Iz 30,14; Jer 19,11; Ap 2,27; Ap 12,5; Ap 19,15)(Job 34,24; Ps 89,23; Iz 30,14; Jer 19,11; Ap 2,27; Ap 12,5; Ap 19,15) 10 Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. (Flp 2,12; Flp 4,4; Hbr 12,28)(Flp 2,12; Flp 4,4; Hbr 12,28) 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. (1 Sm 10,1; 1 Krl 19,18; Ps 2,5; Ps 34,8; Ps 84,12; Ps 146,5; Przyp 16,20; Przyp 31,2; Iz 30,18; Jer 17,7; Jan 5,23)(1 Sm 10,1; 1 Krl 19,18; Ps 2,5; Ps 34,8; Ps 84,12; Ps 146,5; Przyp 16,20; Przyp 31,2; Iz 30,18; Jer 17,7; Jan 5,23)