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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 2, Verse 3

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2
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, [saying],
King James Version
Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
American Standard Version
Let us break their bonds asunder, And cast away their cords from us.
New English Translation
They say,“Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us! Let’s free ourselves from their ropes!”
World English Bible
"Let's break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us."
4
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
5
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
6
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou [art] my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8
Ask of me, and I shall give [thee] the heathen [for] thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth [for] thy possession.
9
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
10
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
11
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12
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.
1
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.