| Chapter 2 |
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Why are the nations in tumultuous agitation, and [why] do the peoples meditate a vain thing? --
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The kings of the earth set themselves, and the princes plot together, against Jehovah and against his anointed: --
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Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their cords from us! --
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He that dwelleth in the heavens shall laugh, the Lord shall have them in derision. --
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Then will he speak to them in his anger, and in his fierce displeasure will he terrify them: --
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And I have anointed my king upon Zion, the hill of my holiness. --
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I will declare the decree: Jehovah hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; I this day have begotten thee. --
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Ask of me, and I will give thee nations for an inheritance, and for thy possession the ends of the earth: --
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Thou shalt break them with a sceptre of iron, as a potter's vessel thou shalt dash them in pieces. --
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And now, O kings, be ye wise, be admonished, ye judges of the earth. --
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Serve Jehovah with fear, and rejoice with trembling. --
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12 |
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, though his anger burn but a little. Blessed are all who have their trust in him. --
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