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Psalms 2: God's Chosen King

Psalm 2 asks why the nations rage against Yahweh and his Anointed. He who sits in the heavens has set his King on Zion, his holy hill. Yahweh said to the King, You are my son. The psalm calls the kings of the earth to serve Yahweh with fear. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.

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World English Bible · 12 verses

  1. 1 Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  2. 2 The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  3. 3 “Let’s break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  4. 4 He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  5. 5 Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath:This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  6. 6 “Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  7. 7 I will tell of the decree: Yahweh said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  8. 8 Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  9. 9 You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  10. 10 Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  11. 11 Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  12. 12 Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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God's King

Name Date

Color the crown, the hill, and the people. God chose a King.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.”

Psalms 2:6 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: God is the greatest King. He chose His King to rule. Let's put on pretend crowns and say, God is King!

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