1Why do the heathen rage , and the people imagine a vain thing ? 2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together , against the LORD , and against his anointed , saying , 3Let us break their bands asunder , and cast away their cords from us.
God's Sovereign Response
4He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh : the Lord shall have them in derision . 5Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath , and vex them in his sore displeasure . 6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion .
The Declaration of the Son
7I will declare the decree : the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son ; this day have I begotten thee. 8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance , and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession . 9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron ; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel .
The Call to Wisdom
10Be wise now therefore, O ye kings : be instructed , ye judges of the earth . 11Serve the LORD with fear , and rejoice with trembling . 12Kiss 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.