^{1 Ref} Why do the nations rage, And the peoples plot a vain thing?

^{2 Ref} The kings of the earth take a stand, And the rulers take counsel together, Against Yahweh, and against his anointed,{The word "anointed" is the same as the word for "Messiah" or "Christ"} saying,

^{3 Ref} "Let's break their bonds apart, And cast away their cords from us."

^{4 Ref} He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.

^{5 Ref} Then he will speak to them in his anger, And terrify them in his wrath:

^{6 Ref} "Yet I have set my king on my holy hill of Zion."

^{7 Ref} I will tell of the decree. Yahweh said to me, "You are my son. Today I have become your father.

^{8 Ref} Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, The uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.

^{9 Ref} You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."

^{10 Ref} Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.

^{11 Ref} Serve Yahweh with fear, And rejoice with trembling.

^{12 Ref} Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, For his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.