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Psalm 2 - Modern English Version (MEV)

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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 tear off their bonds
and cast away their ropes from us.”

4 He who sits in the heavens laughs;
the Lord ridicules them.
5 Then He will speak to them in His wrath
and terrify them in His burning anger:
6 “I have installed My king
on Zion, My holy hill.”

7 I will declare the decree of the Lord:

He said to me, “You are My son;
this day have I 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 will break them with a scepter of iron;
you will dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”

10 Now then, you kings, be wise;
be admonished, you judges of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear;
tremble with trepidation!
12 Kiss the son, lest He become angry,
and you perish in the way,
for His wrath kindles in a flash.
Blessed are all who seek refuge in Him.

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Psalm 2 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

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Psalm 2 - World English Bible (WEB)

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Psalm 2 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

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Psalm 2 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

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Psalm 2 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

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Psalm 2 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

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Psalm 2 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

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Psalm 2 - New Living Translation (NLT)

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Psalm 2 - New Life Version (NLV)

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Psalm 2 - New King James Version (NKJV)

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Psalm 2 - New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

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Psalm 2 - New International Version (NIV)

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Psalm 2 - New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

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Psalm 2 - New English Translation (NET)

Psalm 2[a]2 Why[b] do the nations rebel?[c]Why[d] are the countries[e] devising[f] plots that will fail?[g]2 The kings of the earth[h] form a united front;[i]the rulers collaborate[j]against the Lord and his anointed king.[k]3 They say,[l] “Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us.[m]Let’s free...
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