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About this chapterNations and rulers plot against the Lord and his anointed king, but God laughs at their scheming from heaven and declares that he has installed his king on Zion. The king is told he is God's son and is promised the nations as his inheritance. The psalm closes with a warning to the earth's rulers to serve the Lord with reverence and to kiss the son, and with a blessing on all who take refuge in him. The New Testament applies this royal psalm to Jesus as the Messiah.

Nations and rulers plot against the Lord and his anointed king, but God laughs at their scheming from heaven and declares that he has installed his king on Zion. The king is told he is God's son and is promised the nations as his inheritance. The psalm closes with a warning to the earth's rulers to serve the Lord with reverence and to kiss the son, and with a blessing on all who take refuge in him. The New Testament applies this royal psalm to Jesus as the Messiah.

Themes

  • God's anointed king
  • Futile rebellion
  • Refuge in the Son

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Psalms 2

Berean Standard Bible12 verses · 1 min read

1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? 2The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: 3“Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” 4The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them. 5Then He rebukes them in His anger, and terrifies them in His fury: 6“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” 7I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “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 an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery. ” 10Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth. 11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12Kiss 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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