The kings of the earth take a stand,
and the rulers take counsel together,
against the LORD, and against his Anointed,† saying,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Psalms 2:2 in context
Psalms 2:1–5
1
Why do the nations rage,
and the peoples plot a vain thing?
2
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The kings of the earth take a stand,
and the rulers take counsel together,
against the LORD, and against his Anointed,† saying,
3
“Let’s break their bonds apart,
and cast their cords from us.”
4
He who sits in the heavens will laugh.
The Lord will have them in derision.
5
Then he will speak to them in his anger,
and terrify them in his wrath:
Source notes
Notes from World English Bible Updated
- The word “Anointed” is the same as the word for “Messiah” or “Christ”
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