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Psalms 2:11Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail?Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
Psalms 2:22The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
Psalms 2:33They say, “Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us. Let’s free ourselves from their ropes.”Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
Psalms 2:44The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust; the Lord taunts them.Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
Psalms 2:55Then he angrily speaks to them and terrifies them in his rage, saying,Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
Psalms 2:66“I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill.”Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
Psalms 2:77The king says, “I will announce the Lord ’s decree. He said to me: ‘You are my son. This very day I have become your father.Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
Psalms 2:88Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property.Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
Psalms 2:99You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them like a potter’s jar.’”Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
Psalms 2:1010So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction.Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
Psalms 2:1111Serve the Lord in fear. Repent in terror.Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
Psalms 2:1212Give 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!Copy LinkKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions
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