KISS HIS SON
Key verse: 12a
NIV
Psalm 2
1 Why do the nations conspire[a]
and the peoples plot(A) in vain?
2 The kings(B) of the earth rise up
and the rulers band together
against the Lord and against his anointed,(C) saying,
3 “Let us break their chains(D)
and throw off their shackles.”(E)
4 The One enthroned(F) in heaven laughs;(G)
the Lord scoffs at them.
5 He rebukes them in his anger(H)
and terrifies them in his wrath,(I) saying,
6 “I have installed my king(J)
on Zion,(K) my holy mountain.(L)”
7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree:
He said to me, “You are my son;(M)
today I have become your father.(N)
8 Ask me,
and I will make the nations(O) your inheritance,(P)
the ends of the earth(Q) your possession.
9 You will break them with a rod of iron[b];(R)
you will dash them to pieces(S) like pottery.(T)”
10 Therefore, you kings, be wise;(U)
be warned, you rulers(V) of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear(W)
and celebrate his rule(X) with trembling.(Y)
12 Kiss his son,(Z) or he will be angry
and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath(AA) can flare up in a moment.
Blessed(AB) are all who take refuge(AC) in him.
Footnotes
Cross references
- Psalm 2:1 : Ps 21:11; 83:5; Pr 24:2
- Psalm 2:2 : Ps 48:4
- Psalm 2:2 : S 1Sa 9:16; Jn 1:41; Ac 4:25-26*
- Psalm 2:3 : S Job 36:8
- Psalm 2:3 : S 2Sa 3:34
- Psalm 2:4 : Isa 37:16; 40:22; 66:1
- Psalm 2:4 : Ps 37:13; Pr 1:26
- Psalm 2:5 : Ps 6:1; 27:9; 38:1
- Psalm 2:5 : Ps 21:9; 79:6; 90:7; 110:5
- Psalm 2:6 : Ps 10:16; 24:10
- Psalm 2:6 : 2Ki 19:31; Ps 9:11; 48:2, 11; 78:68; 110:2; 133:3
- Psalm 2:6 : S Ex 15:17
- Psalm 2:7 : S Mt 3:17; S 4:3
- Psalm 2:7 : S 2Sa 7:14; Ac 13:33*; Heb 1:5*; 5:5*
- Psalm 2:8 : Rev 2:26
- Psalm 2:8 : S Job 22:26; Mt 21:38
- Psalm 2:8 : Ps 22:27; 67:7
- Psalm 2:9 : S Ge 49:10; Rev 12:5
- Psalm 2:9 : S Ex 15:6
- Psalm 2:9 : Isa 30:14; Jer 19:10; Rev 2:27*; 19:15
- Psalm 2:10 : Pr 27:11
- Psalm 2:10 : Ps 141:6; Pr 8:15; Am 2:3
- Psalm 2:11 : Ps 103:11
- Psalm 2:11 : Ps 9:2; 35:9; 104:34; Isa 61:10
- Psalm 2:11 : S 1Ch 16:30
- Psalm 2:12 : ver 7
- Psalm 2:12 : S Dt 9:8; Rev 6:16
- Psalm 2:12 : Ps 84:12
- Psalm 2:12 : Ps 5:11; 34:8; 64:10
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ESV
The Reign of the Lord's Anointed
2 (A)Why do (B)the nations rage[a]
and the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth set themselves,
and the rulers take counsel together,
against the Lord and against his (C)Anointed, saying,
3 “Let us (D)burst their bonds apart
and cast away their cords from us.”
4 He who (E)sits in the heavens (F)laughs;
the Lord holds them in derision.
5 Then he will speak to them in his (G)wrath,
and terrify them in his fury, saying,
6 “As for me, I have (H)set my King
on (I)Zion, my (J)holy hill.”
7 I will tell of the decree:
The Lord said to me, (K)“You are my Son;
today I have begotten you.
8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage,
and (L)the ends of the earth your possession.
9 You shall (M)break[b] them with (N)a rod of iron
and dash them in pieces like (O)a potter's vessel.”
10 Now therefore, O kings, be wise;
be warned, O rulers of the earth.
11 (P)Serve the Lord with (Q)fear,
and (R)rejoice with (S)trembling.
12 (T)Kiss (U)the Son,
lest he be angry, and you perish in the way,
for his (V)wrath is quickly kindled.
(W)Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
Footnotes
Cross references
- Psalm 2:1 : Cited Acts 4:25, 26
- Psalm 2:1 : [Ps. 46:6]
- Psalm 2:2 : Ps. 18:50; 20:6; 45:7; 89:20
- Psalm 2:3 : Jer. 5:5
- Psalm 2:4 : Ps. 11:4; 29:10; [Isa. 40:22]
- Psalm 2:4 : Ps. 37:13; 59:8; Job 22:19; Prov. 1:26
- Psalm 2:5 : Rev. 6:16, 17
- Psalm 2:6 : Prov. 8:23
- Psalm 2:6 : 2 Sam. 5:7; Ps. 110:2
- Psalm 2:6 : Ps. 3:4; 15:1; 43:3; 99:9
- Psalm 2:7 : Rom. 1:4; Cited Acts 13:33; Heb. 1:5; 5:5
- Psalm 2:8 : [Ps. 72:8; 89:27; Dan. 7:14]
- Psalm 2:9 : Ps. 89:23; Job 34:24
- Psalm 2:9 : Rev. 2:27; 12:5; 19:15
- Psalm 2:9 : Isa. 30:14; Jer. 19:11
- Psalm 2:11 : Heb. 12:28
- Psalm 2:11 : Phil. 2:12
- Psalm 2:11 : Phil. 4:4
- Psalm 2:11 : Phil. 2:12
- Psalm 2:12 : 1 Sam. 10:1; 1 Kgs. 19:18; [John 5:23]
- Psalm 2:12 : Prov. 31:2
- Psalm 2:12 : ver. 5
- Psalm 2:12 : Ps. 34:8; 84:12; Prov. 16:20; Jer. 17:7; [Ps. 146:5; Isa. 30:18]
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1. Why do the nations conspire in vain? (1-3)
God is the Sovereign Ruler over his creation. His rule is our true freedom and peace. However, in this fallen world, people live in rebellion against the LORD and his Anointed. They rebel against God, thinking that His rule and law are like chains which threaten their autonomy and interfere with their free will. They even crucified Jesus and persecuted his apostles (Ac 4:27), but this kind of futile effort never thwarts God's plan of salvation, for he is sovereign.
2. I have installed my king (4-12)
God's anointed king ultimately refers to Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. God promised him the inheritance of all nations and the victory over his enemies. This is fulfilled through Jesus' death and resurrection and the preaching of the gospel by his people. Anyone who submits and serves him with fear and trembling joy shares his victory and blessings. Those who reject or rebel against him will be subject to his flaring wrath and destruction. Blessed are all who take refuge in the Son of God, God's anointed King.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for peace with you through Jesus, who delivered me from a life of resisting your rule. Help me submit to my Lord Jesus and serve him with awesome respect and joy.
One Word: One word: Take refuge in God's anointed King
