1 Why are the people of the nations so angry? Why are they making plans that are in vain?
Psalm 2: 1

2 Their kings and their leaders have joined forces to fight against the Lord and against the King he has chosen.
Psalm 2: 2

3 They said, “Let us rebel against Yahweh, and against the king whom he has chosen. Come, let us break free from these bonds which have bound us, and let us be free from them.”
Psalm 2: 3

4 But my lord the king of heaven laughs at them.
Psalm 2: 4

5 God is angry and says to those people, “I was the one who chose that man to be king. And he will rule over Mount Zion. Zion is my holy mountain.” And with that, those leaders are getting scared.
Psalm 2: 5

6 But I have seated my king in my city of Jerusalem, the holy mountain of Zion.
Psalm 2: 6

7 Now I will tell you about God’s agreement. God told me. “From today I am your father. And you are my son.
Psalm 2: 7

8 Whatever you ask of me, I will give it to you of all nations. The people of the whole earth will be yours.
Psalm 2: 8

9 He will be able to destroy those nations, as an iron rod is able to shatter the clay pots. “
Psalm 2: 9

10 Therefore, my lords, be wise. All of you leaders, learn this lesson.
Psalm 2:10

11 Worship Jehovah with reverence.
Psalm 2:11

12 Show that you are all faithful to the Son of God. If you don’t, he will get angry and kill you. Blessed are those who believe in God. But others need to be careful. Jehovah is ready to show his anger.
Psalm 2:12