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

² The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against His anointed, saying,

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

⁴ He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord ridicules them.

⁵ Then He will speak to them in His wrath and terrify them in His burning anger:

⁶ “I have installed My king on Zion, My holy hill.”

⁷ I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to me, “You are My son; this day have I begotten you.

⁸ Ask of Me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for your possession.

⁹ You will break them with a scepter of iron; you will dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”

¹⁰ Now then, you kings, be wise; be admonished, you judges of the earth.

¹¹ Serve the Lord with fear; tremble with trepidation!

¹² Kiss the son, lest He become angry, and you perish in the way, for His wrath kindles in a flash. Blessed are all who seek refuge in Him.