2:1 Why have the Gentiles raged, and the people devised vain things?

2:2 The kings of the earth stood up, and the princes met together, against the Lord, and against his Christ.

2:3 Let us break their bonds asunder: and let us cast away their yoke from us.

2:4 He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh at them: and the Lord shall deride them.

2:5 Then shall he speak to them in his anger, and trouble them in his rage.

2:6 But I am appointed king by him over Sion, his holy mountain, preaching his commandment.

2:7 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 Gentiles for thy inheritance, and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession.

2:9 Thou shalt rule them with a rod of iron, and shalt break them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

2:10 And now, O ye kings, understand: receive instruction, you that judge the earth.

2:11 Serve ye the Lord with fear: and rejoice unto him with trembling.

2:12 When his wrath shall be kindled in a short time, blessed are all they that trust in him.