[1] Why do the nations rage, And the peoples plot a vain thing? [2] The
kings of the earth take a stand, And the rulers take counsel together,
Against Yahweh, and against his anointed, saying, [3] "Let us break their
bonds apart, And cast away their cords from us." [4] He who sits in the
heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision. [5] Then he
will speak to them in his anger, And terrify them in his wrath: [6] "Yet
I have set my king on my holy hill of Zion." [7] I will tell of the decree.
Yahweh said to me, "You are my son. Today I have become your father.
[8] Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, The
uttermost parts of the earth for your possession. [9] You shall break them
with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter`s
vessel." [10] Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you
judges of the earth. [11] Serve Yahweh with fear, And rejoice with
trembling. [12] 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. Psalm 3 A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom,
his son.
