Ps.2.1

Why the big noise, nations? Why the mean plots, peoples?

Ps.2.1

Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?

Ps.2.1

Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing?

Ps.2.1

Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans?

Ps.2.2

Earth-leaders push for position, Demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks, The God--deniers, the Messiah-defiers:

Ps.2.2

The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One.

Ps.2.2

The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying,

Ps.2.2

The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one.

Ps.2.3

"Let's get free of God! Cast loose from Messiah!"

Ps.2.3

"Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."

Ps.2.3

"Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us."

Ps.2.3

"Let us break their chains," they cry, "and free ourselves from this slavery."

Ps.2.4

Heaven-throned God breaks out laughing. At first he's amused at their presumption;

Ps.2.4

The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.

Ps.2.4

He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The LORD shall hold them in derision.

Ps.2.4

But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.

Ps.2.5

Then he gets good and angry. Furiously, he shuts them up:

Ps.2.5

Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

Ps.2.5

Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure:

Ps.2.5

Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury.

Ps.2.6

"Don't you know there's a King in Zion? A coronation banquet Is spread for him on the holy summit."

Ps.2.6

"I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill."

Ps.2.6

"Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion."

Ps.2.6

For the LORD declares, "I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, my holy city. "

Ps.2.7

Let me tell you what GOD said next. He said, "You're my son, And today is your birthday.

Ps.2.7

I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father.

Ps.2.7

"I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, "You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.

Ps.2.7

The king proclaims the LORD's decree: "The LORD said to me, `You are my son. Today I have become your Father.

Ps.2.8

What do you want? Name it: Nations as a present? continents as a prize?

Ps.2.8

Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

Ps.2.8

Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession.

Ps.2.8

Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession.

Ps.2.9

You can command them all to dance for you, Or throw them out with tomorrow's trash."

Ps.2.9

You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."

Ps.2.9

You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter's vessel."'

Ps.2.9

You will break them with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.'"

Ps.2.10

So, rebel-kings, use your heads; Upstart-judges, learn your lesson:

Ps.2.10

Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.

Ps.2.10

Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth.

Ps.2.10

Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned, you rulers of the earth!

Ps.2.11

Worship GOD in adoring embrace, Celebrate in trembling awe.

Ps.2.11

Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.

Ps.2.11

Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling.

Ps.2.11

Serve the LORD with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Ps.2.12

Kiss Messiah! Your very lives are in danger, you know; His anger is about to explode, But if you make a run for God--you won't regret it!

Ps.2.12

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

Ps.2.12

Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.

Ps.2.12

Submit to God's royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of your pursuits--for his anger can flare up in an instant. But what joy for all who find protection in him!