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2:1  Why do the nations plot, and why do their people make useless plans?
2:2  The kings of this earth have all joined together to turn against the Lord and his chosen king.
2:3  They say, “Let's cut the ropes and set ourselves free!”
2:4  In heaven the Lord laughs as he sits on his throne, making fun of the nations.
2:5  The Lord becomes furious and threatens them. His anger terrifies them as he says,
2:6  “I've put my king on Zion, my sacred hill.”
2:7  I will tell the promise that the Lord made to me: “You are my son, because today I have become your father.
2:8  Ask me for the nations, and every nation on earth will belong to you.
2:9  You will smash them with an iron rod and shatter them like dishes of clay.”
2:10  Be smart, all you rulers, and pay close attention.
2:11  Serve and honor the Lord; be glad and tremble.
2:12  Show respect to his son because if you don't, the Lord might become furious and suddenly destroy you. But he blesses and protects everyone who runs to him.