Psalm 2 | Bible Verse Psalm 2
List of Psalm 2:
1. Psalm 2 KJV (King James Version)
2. Psalm 2 NIV (New International Version)
3. Psalm 2 ESV (English Standard Version)
4. Psalm 2 NKJV (New King James Version)
Psalm 2 | Bible Verse Psalm 2
Number 1
Psalm 2 KJV (King James Version) | Psalm 2
1. Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
2. The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,
3. Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
4. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
5. Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
6. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7. I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
10. Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
11. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Number 2
Psalm 2 NIV (New International Version) | Psalm 2
1. Why do the nations conspireand the peoples plot in vain?
2. The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the LORD and against his anointed, saying,
3. “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”
4. The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
5. He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6. “I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
7. I will proclaim the LORD’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father.
8. Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
9. You will break them with a rod of iron ; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”
10. Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
11. Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
12. 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.
Number 3
Psalm 2 ESV (English Standard Version) | Psalm 2
1. Why do the nations rage 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 Anointed, saying,
3. “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.”
4. He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.
5. Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying,
6. “As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.”
7. I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.
8. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.
9. You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”
10. Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.
11. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
Number 4
Psalm 2 NKJV (New King James Version) | Psalm 2
1. Why do the nations rage,
And the people plot a vain thing?
2. The kings of the earth set themselves,
And the rulers take counsel together,
Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,
3. “Let us break Their bonds in pieces
And cast away Their cords from us.”
4. He who sits in the heavens shall laugh;
The Lord shall hold them in derision.
5. Then He shall speak to them in His wrath,
And distress them in His deep displeasure:
6. “Yet I have set My King
On My holy hill of Zion.”
7. “I will declare the decree:
The Lord has said to Me,
‘You are My Son,
Today I have begotten You.
8. Ask of Me, and I will give You
The nations for Your inheritance,
And the ends of the earth for Your possession.
9. You shall break them with a rod of iron;
You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ ”
10. Now therefore, be wise, O kings;
Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
11. Serve the Lord with fear, And rejoice with trembling.
12. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way,
When His wrath is kindled but a little.
Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.