Psalm 2

Why have the nations assembled in an uproar and its people plotted in vain? The kings of the earth prepare for battle and the rulers plot against the LORD and his ANOINTED ONE, saying, "Let us break away and free ourselves." He who sits on the heavenly throne laughs; the LORD scoffs at them. Then he speaks to them in his anger, and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, "I have anointed my KING on Zion, my holy hill." The KING tells of the LORD's decree, "He said to me, 'You are my SON, and today I have brought you forth. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. You will rule over them with a rod of iron and shatter them to pieces like earthenware.'" Therefore, all you kings, act wisely; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear; rejoice, but tremble. Pay homage to the SON, lest he become angry and you lose the way, for his anger can be quickly kindled. How blessed are all who take refuge in him!