2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 
2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 

2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, {saying}, 
2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, {saying}, 

2:3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 
2:3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 

2:4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision. 
2:4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 

2:5 Then shall he speak to them in his wrath, and trouble them in his sore displeasure. 
2:5 Then shall he speak to them in his wrath, and trouble them in his great displeasure. 

2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. 
2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. 

2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said to me, Thou {art} my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 
2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said to me, Thou {art} my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 

2:8 Ask of me, and I will give {thee} the heathen {for} thy inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth {for} thy possession. 
2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give {thee} the heathen {for} thy inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth {for} thy possession. 

2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 
2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 

2:10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 
2:10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 

2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 
2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 

2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish {from} the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed {are} all they that put their trust in him. 
2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish {from} the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed {are} all they that put their trust in him.