1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

2 The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire together against the LORD and his anointed one:

3 “Let us tear their bonds apart and throw off their ropes.”

4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs;

5 Then he speaks to them in his anger and terrifies them in his fury:

6 “I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”

7 I will proclaim the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my son;

8 Ask of me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession.

9 You will break them with an iron rod and shatter them like a potter’s vessel.”

10 Now, kings, be wise;

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

12 Kiss the son, lest he become angry and you perish on the way, for his anger can flare up in a moment.