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2:1  Why are the nations so angry? Why are the people making useless plans?
2:2  The kings of the earth prepare to fight. Their leaders make plans together against the Lord and his appointed king.
2:3  “Let’s break the chains that hold us prisoners. Let’s throw off the ropes that tie us,” the nations say.
2:4  But the Lord in heaven laughs. He makes fun of them.
2:5  Then the Lord warns them. He frightens them with his anger.
2:6  He says, “I have appointed my own king! He will rule in Jerusalem on my holy mountain.”
2:7  Now I will tell you what the Lord has declared: He said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father.
2:8  If you ask me, I will give you the nations. All the people on earth will be yours.
2:9  You will make them obey you by punishing them with an iron rod. You will break them into pieces like pottery.”
2:10  So, kings, be wise. Rulers, learn this lesson.
2:11  Obey the Lord with great fear. Be happy, but tremble.
2:12  Show that you are loyal to his son. Otherwise you will be destroyed. He can quickly become angry. But happy are those who trust him for protection.