English / ERV
Psalms 2
Easy-to-Read Version, 2006
- 1Why are the nations so angry? Why are the people making such foolish plans?
- 2Their kings and leaders join together to fight against the LORD and his chosen king.[1]
- 3They say, “Let’s rebel against them. Let’s break free from them!”
- 4But the one who rules in heaven laughs at them. The Lord makes fun of them.
- 5He speaks to them in anger, and it fills them with fear.
- 6He says, “I have chosen this man to be king, and he will rule on Zion, my holy mountain.”
- 7Let me tell you about the LORD’s agreement: He said to me, “Today I have become your father,[2] and you are my son.
- 8If you ask, I will give you the nations. Everyone on earth will be yours.
- 9You will rule over them with great power. You will scatter your enemies like broken pieces of pottery!”
- 10So, kings and rulers, be smart and learn this lesson.
- 11Serve the LORD with fear and trembling.
- 12Show that you are loyal to his son,[3] or the Lord will be angry and destroy you. He is almost angry enough to do that now, but those who go to him for protection will be blessed.