Psalm 2:1–12 (ESV) — 1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in
vain? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel
together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us burst their
bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” 4 He who sits in the heavens
laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. 5 Then he will speak to them in his
wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, 6 “As for me, I have set my King on
Zion, my holy hill.” 7 I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my
Son; today I have begotten you. 8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations
your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. 9 You shall
break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s
vessel.” 10 Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the
earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 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.