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