| 1 | Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? |
| 2 | The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, |
| 3 | "Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us." |
| 4 | He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision. |
| 5 | Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure: |
| 6 | "Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion." |
| 7 | "I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, `You are My Son, Today I have begotten You. |
| 8 | Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession. |
| 9 | You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter`s vessel.` " |
| 10 | Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth. |
| 11 | Serve the Lord with fear, And rejoice with trembling. |
| 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. |