1Why do the heathen rage, and the people murmur in vain.
2The kings of the earth band themselves, and the Princes are assembled together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
3Let us break their bands, and cast their cords from us.
4But he that dwelleth in the heaven shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
5Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure, saying,
6Even I have set my King upon Zion mine holy mountain.
7I will declare the decree: that is, the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my son; this day have I begotten thee.
8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth for thy possession.
9Thou shalt crush them with a scepter of iron, and break them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
10Be wise now therefore, ye kings: be learned ye judges of the earth.
11Serve the Lord in fear, and rejoice in trembling.
12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, when his wrath shall suddenly burn. Blessed are all that trust in him.