Psalm 2

1 Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot in vain?

2 The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers establish themselves together against YHWH and against His Anointed:

3 “Let us tear off their bonds, and cast away from us their cords.”

4 The One sitting in the heavens laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.

5 Then He speaks to them in His anger, and in his fury He terrifies them:

6 “And I have installed My King on Zion, the mountain of My holiness.”

7 I will recount the decree of YHWH; He has said to Me: “You [are] My Son; today I have begotten You.

8 Ask from Me and I will give the nations [as] Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth [for] Your possession.

9 You will break them with a rod of iron; You will shatter them like a vessel of a potter.”

10 And now, O kings, be prudent; be admonished, O judges of the earth.

11 Serve YHWH with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you⁺ perish [in] the way, when His wrath is kindled in an instant. Blessed [are] all those taking refuge in Him.