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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 2, Verse 12

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Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, For his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all they that take refuge in him.
New English Translation
Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him!
World English Bible
Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him. A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
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A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many [are] they that rise up against me.
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Many [there be] which say of my soul, [There is] no help for him in God. Selah.
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But thou, O LORD, [art] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
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I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
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I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
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I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set [themselves] against me round about.
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Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies [upon] the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
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Salvation [belongeth] unto the LORD: thy blessing [is] upon thy people. Selah.
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To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me [when I was] in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
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O ye sons of men, how long [will ye turn] my glory into shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, [and] seek after leasing? Selah.