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Passage Lookup: Psalms 2
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11 verses
Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?
Psalms 2:1
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One.
Psalms 2:2
- Variant Count: 5 (23%)
The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
"Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."
Psalms 2:3
- Variant Count: 5 (45%)
"Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles."
The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
Psalms 2:4
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
Psalms 2:5
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
"I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill."
Psalms 2:6
- Variant Count: 3 (27%)
"I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain."
I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father.
Psalms 2:7
- Variant Count: 2 (9%)
I will proclaim the Lord 's decree: He said to me, "You are my son; today I have become your father.
Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
Psalms 2:8
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."
Psalms 2:9
- Variant Count: 5 (27%)
You will break them with a rod of iron; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."
Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
Psalms 2:10
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.
Psalms 2:11
- Variant Count: 4 (33%)
Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
Psalms 2:12
- Variant Count: 7 (20%)
Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
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