Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
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Psalms 2
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The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
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Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
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He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision.
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Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
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Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
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I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
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Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
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Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
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Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
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Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
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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.
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Psalms 2 Study & Commentary
Psalm 2 is a Messianic psalm depicting the nations raging against the Lord and His Anointed. God laughs at their rebellion and declares His Son as the King set upon Zion.
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. The Futility of Rebellion: Human systems often "imagine a vain thing" by opposing God (v. 1). History is ultimately under God’s control, regardless of political unrest.2. Kiss the Son: This is a call to submission and worship of Jesus Christ (v. 12). True peace is found only in reconciliation with the Son.
3. Divine Laughter: God is not threatened by human power. We can rest knowing that our King is sovereign over all earthly rulers.
