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2:1  Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?
2:2  The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
2:3  ‘Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.’
2:4  The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
2:5  He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
2:6  ‘I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.’
2:7  I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, ‘You are my son; today I have become your father.
2:8  Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
2:9  You will break them with a rod of iron; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.’
2:10  Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
2:11  Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
2:12  Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.