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