Psalm 2:1-8

New International Version

Psalm 2

¹Why do the nations conspire^[a]
    and the peoples plot^(A) in vain?
²The kings^(B) of the earth rise up
    and the rulers band together
    against the Lord and against his anointed,^(C) saying,
³“Let us break their chains^(D)
    and throw off their shackles.”^(E)

⁴The One enthroned^(F) in heaven laughs;^(G)
    the Lord scoffs at them.
⁵He rebukes them in his anger^(H)
    and terrifies them in his wrath,^(I) saying,
⁶“I have installed my king^(J)
    on Zion,^(K) my holy mountain.^(L)”

⁷I will proclaim the Lord’s decree:

He said to me, “You are my son;^(M)
    today I have become your father.^(N)
⁸Ask me,
    and I will make the nations^(O) your inheritance,^(P)
    the ends of the earth^(Q) your possession.

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Footnotes

Psalm 2:1 Hebrew; Septuagint rage

Revelation 11:18

New International Version

¹⁸The nations were angry,^(A)
    and your wrath has come.
The time has come for judging the dead,^(B)
    and for rewarding your servants the prophets^(C)
and your people who revere your name,
    both great and small^(D)—
and for destroying those who destroy the earth.”