The Holy Bible – Knox Translation
The Book of Psalms
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Psalm 2
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What means this turmoil among the nations? Why do the peoples cherish vain dreams?
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See how the kings of the earth stand in array, how its rulers make common cause, against the Lord, and against the King he has anointed,
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crying, Let us break away from their bondage, rid ourselves of the toils!
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He who dwells in heaven is laughing at their threats, the Lord makes light of them;
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and at last, in his displeasure, he will speak out, his anger quelling them:
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Here, on mount Sion, my sanctuary, I enthrone a king of my own choice.
Mine to proclaim the Lord’s edict;
Mine to proclaim the Lord’s edict;
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how he told me, Thou art my son; I have begotten thee this day.
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Ask thy will of me, and thou shalt have the nations for thy patrimony; the very ends of the world for thy domain.
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Thou shalt herd them like sheep✻ with a crook of iron, break them in pieces like earthenware.
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Princes, take warning; learn your lesson, you that rule the world.
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Tremble, and serve the Lord, rejoicing in his presence, but with awe in your hearts.
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Kiss the rod,✻ do not brave his anger, and go astray from the sure path.
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When the fire of his vengeance blazes out suddenly, happy are they who find their refuge in him.
