1 Why do the nations rage in tumult, and the peoples devise what is empty?
2 The kings of the earth take up position, and rulers sit in council together, against the LORD and against his anointed:
3 "Let us break their chains apart and fling their cords from us."
4 The One enthroned in the heavens laughs; the Lord mocks at them.
5 Then he will address them in his anger and alarm them in his hot displeasure:
6 "As for me, I have set my King in place on Zion, my holy mountain."
7 Let me recount the decree: the LORD said to me, "You are my Son; today I have begotten you.
8 Ask it of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, and the far ends of the earth your holding.
9 You will break them with an iron rod; like a potter's jar you will smash them."
10 So now, you kings, show insight; accept correction, you judges of the earth.
11 Serve the LORD in fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you perish from the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.