The Messiah’s Triumph and Kingdom
Why ado the nations rage,
And the people plot a vain thing?
2 The kings of the earth set themselves,
And the arulers take counsel together,
Against the Lord and against His bAnointed, saying,
3 “Let aus break Their bonds in pieces
And cast away Their cords from us.”
4 He who sits in the heavens ashall 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,
a‘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 aYou 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 aHis wrath is kindled but a little.
bBlessed are all those who put their trust in Him.
The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson.
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