[1] Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the
people so foolish? [2] The kings of the earth have taken their place, and
the rulers are fixed in their purpose, against the Lord, and against the
king of his selection, saying, [3] Let their chains be broken, and their
cords taken from off us. [4] Then he whose seat is in the heavens will be
laughing: the Lord will make sport of them. [5] Then will his angry words
come to their ears, and by his wrath they will be troubled: [6] But I have
put my king on my holy hill of Zion. [7] I will make clear the Lord's
decision: he has said to me, You are my son, this day have I given you
being. [8] Make your request to me, and I will give you the nations for
your heritage, and the farthest limits of the earth will be under your
hand. [9] They will be ruled by you with a rod of iron; they will be broken
like a potter's vessel. [10] So now be wise, you kings: take his teaching,
you judges of the earth. [11] Give worship to the Lord with fear, kissing
his feet and giving him honour, [12] For fear that he may be angry, causing
destruction to come on you, because he is quickly moved to wrath. Happy are
all those who put their faith in him.