Psalms 2
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Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
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The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
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“Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”
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The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.
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Then He rebukes them in His anger, and terrifies them in His fury:
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“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”
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I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.
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Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.
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You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.”
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Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.
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Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
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Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
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