Psalm 2 :: Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

The kings of the earth take their stand,

and the rulers conspire together

against the LORD and his Anointed One:[fn]

“Let’s tear off their chains

and throw their ropes off of us.”

The one enthroned[fn] in heaven laughs;

the Lord ridicules them.

Then he speaks to them in his anger

and terrifies them in his wrath:

“I have installed my king

on Zion, my holy mountain.”

I will declare the LORD’s decree.

He said to me, “You are my Son;[fn]

today I have become your Father.

“Ask of me,

and I will make the nations your inheritance

and the ends of the earth your possession.

“You will break them with an iron scepter;

you will shatter them like pottery.”

So now, kings, be wise;

receive instruction, you judges of the earth.

Serve the LORD with reverential awe

and rejoice with trembling.

Pay homage to[fn] the Son or he will be angry

and you will perish in your rebellion,[fn]

for his anger may ignite at any moment.

All who take refuge in him are happy.