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.

Other Translations of Psalm 2:12

New International Version

12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

English Standard Version

12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

The Message

12 Kiss Messiah! Your very lives are in danger, you know; His anger is about to explode, But if you make a run for God - you won't regret it!

New King James Version

12 Kiss the Son, Septuagint and Vulgate read Embrace discipline; Targum reads Receive instruction. lest He Septuagint reads the Lord. be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.

New Living Translation

12 Submit to God's royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities- for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 2:12

Commentary on Psalm 2:10-12

(Read Psalm 2:10-12)

Whatever we rejoice in, in this world, it must always be with trembling, because of the uncertainty of all things in it. To welcome Jesus Christ, and to submit to him, is our wisdom and interest. Let him be very dear and precious; love him above all, love him in sincerity, love him much, as she did, to whom much was forgiven, and, in token of it, kissed his feet, Luke 7:38. And with a kiss of loyalty take this yoke upon you, and give up yourselves to be governed by his laws, disposed of by his providence, and entirely devoted to his cause. Unbelief is a sin against the remedy. It will be utter destruction to yourselves; lest ye perish in the way of your sins, and from the way of your vain hopes; lest your way perish, lest you prove to have missed the way of happiness. Christ is the way; take heed lest ye be cut off from Him as your way to God. They thought themselves in the way; but neglecting Christ, they perish from it. Blessed will those be in the day of wrath, who, by trusting in Christ, have made him their Refuge.

8 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

Other Translations of Psalm 118:8

New International Version

8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.

English Standard Version

8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.

The Message

8 Far better to take refuge in God than trust in people;

New King James Version

8 It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man.

New Living Translation

8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 118:8

Commentary on Psalm 118:1-18

(Read Psalm 118:1-18)

The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicable to Christ: many hated him without a cause; nay, the Lord himself chastened him sorely, bruised him, and put him to grief, that by his stripes we might be healed. God is sometimes the strength of his people, when he is not their song; they have spiritual supports, though they want spiritual delights. Whether the believer traces back his comfort to the everlasting goodness and mercy of God, or whether he looks forward to the blessing secured to him, he will find abundant cause for joy and praise. Every answer to our prayers is an evidence that the Lord is on our side; and then we need not fear what man can do unto us; we should conscientiously do our duty to all, and trust in him alone to accept and bless us. Let us seek to live to declare the works of God, and to encourage others to serve him and trust in him. Such were the triumphs of the Son of David, in the assurance that the good pleasure of the Lord should prosper in his hand.

9 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

Other Translations of Psalm 118:9

New International Version

9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.

English Standard Version

9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.

The Message

9 Far better to take refuge in God than trust in celebrities.

New King James Version

9 It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in princes.

New Living Translation

9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 118:9

Commentary on Psalm 118:1-18

(Read Psalm 118:1-18)

The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicable to Christ: many hated him without a cause; nay, the Lord himself chastened him sorely, bruised him, and put him to grief, that by his stripes we might be healed. God is sometimes the strength of his people, when he is not their song; they have spiritual supports, though they want spiritual delights. Whether the believer traces back his comfort to the everlasting goodness and mercy of God, or whether he looks forward to the blessing secured to him, he will find abundant cause for joy and praise. Every answer to our prayers is an evidence that the Lord is on our side; and then we need not fear what man can do unto us; we should conscientiously do our duty to all, and trust in him alone to accept and bless us. Let us seek to live to declare the works of God, and to encourage others to serve him and trust in him. Such were the triumphs of the Son of David, in the assurance that the good pleasure of the Lord should prosper in his hand.