21 Why do the nations rage,
and the peoples plot a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth take a stand,
and the rulers take counsel together,
against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, [1] saying, 3 “Let’s break their bonds apart,
and cast their cords from us.” 4 He who sits in the heavens will laugh.
The Lord will have them in derision. 5 Then he will speak to them in his anger,
and terrify them in his wrath: 6 “Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.”
7 I will tell of the decree.
Yahweh said to me, “You are my son.
Today I have become your father. 8 Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance,
the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession. 9 You shall break them with a rod of iron.
You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”
10 Now therefore be wise, you kings.
Be instructed, you judges of the earth. 11 Serve Yahweh with fear,
and rejoice with trembling. 12 Give sincere homage to the Son [2], 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.
