Psalm II.
1
Why do the Gentiles rage in vain,
And Jews with them combine?
The Kings and Rulers of the Earth
Do all in Council join.
2
Against the Lord, and Christ his Son,
They all conspire and say,
Come, let us break their Bands from us,
And cast their Cords away.
3
But God from Heav'n shall them deride,
And, in displeasure sore,
Shall in this manner speak to them,
To vex them still the more:
4
See, I have set him to be King
Upon my holy Hill;
And he, in spight of all your Plots,
Shall reign in Sion still.
5
And now I will declare to all
The words of the Decree;
“Thou art my Son; this very day
“Have I begotten thee.
6
“Ask me, and I will freely give
“The Heathen lands to thee;
“The furthest parts of all the Earth
“Shall thy possessions be.
7
“With Iron Scepter thou shalt rule;
“And, if they scorn thy Yoak,
“Shalt dash them all in pieces small,
“As Potters sheards are broke.
8
Ye Kings and Rulers of the Earth,
Consider then in time:
With fear and trembling serve the Lord,
And bow your selves to him.
9
Humbly adore, and kiss the feet
Of his beloved Son;
Lest his displeasure should arise,
And you be all undone.
10
For if his wrath shall once begin
To kindle in his breast;
Happy are they that make their peace,
And on his Mercy rest.
