1 Why do the heathen rage, And the nations meditate a vain thing? 2 Why do the kings of the earth rise up, And the princes combine together, Against Jehovah, and against his anointed king? 3 “Let us break their bonds asunder; Let us cast away from us their fetters!” 4 He that sitteth in heaven will laugh; The Lord will have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak to them in his wrath, And confound them in his hot displeasure. 6 “I myself have anointed my king, Upon Zion, my holy hill!” 7 I will declare the decree of Jehovah: He hath said to me, “Thou art my son; This day I have begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, And the ends of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.” 10 Be wise, therefore, O ye kings! Be admonished, ye rulers of the earth! 11 Be subject to Jehovah with awe, And fear with trembling! 12 Kiss the son, lest He be angry, and ye perish in your way; For soon shall his wrath be kindled. Happy are all they who seek refuge in him.