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Psalms 2

12 aligned verses; 11 with wording or punctuation differences .

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Verse KJV King James Version BSB Berean Standard Bible
Why do the heathen rage , and the people imagine a vain thing ?
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD , and against his anointed , saying,
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us .
Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision .
The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath , and vex them in his sore displeasure.
Then He rebukes them in His anger , and terrifies them in His fury:
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion .
I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain .
I will declare the decree : the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee .
I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD : “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father .
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel .
You will break them with an iron scepter ; You will shatter them like pottery .
Be wise now therefore , O ye kings : be instructed , ye judges of the earth.
Therefore be wise, O kings ; be admonished , O judges of the earth.
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
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.
Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion , when His wrath ignites in an instant . Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

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