2 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,

Other Translations of Psalm 2:2

King James Version

2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,

English Standard Version

2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,

The Message

2 Earth-leaders push for position, Demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks, The God-deniers, the Messiah-defiers:

New King James Version

2 The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,

New Living Translation

2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 2:2

Commentary on Psalm 2:1-6

(Read Psalm 2:1-6)

We are here told who would appear as adversaries to Christ. As this world is the kingdom of Satan, unconverted men, of every rank, party, and character, are stirred up by him to oppose the cause of God. But the rulers of the earth generally have been most active. The truths and precepts of Christianity are against ambitious projects and worldly lusts. We are told what they aim at in this opposition. They would break asunder the bands of conscience, and the cords of God's commandments; they will not receive, but cast them away as far as they can. These enemies can show no good cause for opposing so just and holy a government, which, if received by all, would bring a heaven upon earth. They can hope for no success in so opposing so powerful a kingdom. The Lord Jesus has all power both in heaven and in earth, and is Head over all things to the church, notwithstanding the restless endeavours of his enemies. Christ's throne is set up in his church, that is, in the hearts of all believers.