Psalms 2
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1 Why do the nations rage,
and the peoples plot a vain thing?
2 The kings of the earth take a stand,
and the rulers take counsel together,
against Yehowah, and against his Anointed,*The word �Anointed� is the same as the word for �Messiyah� or �Messias� saying,
3 �Let�s break their bonds apart,
and cast their cords from us.�
4 He who sits in the heavens will laugh.
The Master�The word translated �Master� is �Adonai.� will have them in derision.
5 Then he will speak to them in his anger,
and terrify them in his wrath:
6 �Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.�
7 I will tell of the decree.
Yehowah said to me, �You are my son.
Today I have become your father.
8 Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance,
the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
9 You shall break them with a rod of iron.
You shall dash them in pieces like a potter�s vessel.�
10 Now therefore be wise, you kings.
Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
11 Serve Yehowah with fear,
and rejoice with trembling.
12 Give sincere homage to the Son,�or, Kiss the son lest he be angry, and you perish on the way,
for his wrath will soon be kindled.
Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.
*2:2: The word �Anointed� is the same as the word for �Messiyah� or �Messias�
�2:4: The word translated �Master� is �Adonai.�
�2:12: or, Kiss the son