Psalm 2

⁴ The God who sits on his throne in heaven laughs.
    The Lord makes fun of those rulers and their plans.
⁵ When he is angry, he warns them.
    When his anger blazes out, he terrifies them.
⁶ He says to them,
    “I have placed my king on my holy mountain of Zion.”

He said to me, “You are my son.
    Today I have become your father.
⁸ Ask me, and I will give the nations to you.
    All nations on earth will belong to you.
⁹ You will break them with an iron scepter.
    You will smash them to pieces like clay pots.”

¹⁰ Kings, be wise!
    Rulers of the earth, be warned!
¹¹ Serve the Lord and have respect for him.
    Celebrate his rule with trembling.
¹² Obey the son completely, or he will be angry.
    Your way of life will lead to your death.
His anger can blaze out at any moment.
    Blessed are all those who go to him for safety.