Psalms 2-4

1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

2The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:

3“Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”

4The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.

5Then He rebukes them in His anger, and terrifies them in His fury:

6“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”

7I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.

8Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.

9You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.”

10Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.

11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

12Kiss 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.

1O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!

2Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah

3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

4To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah

5I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.

6I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

7Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.

8Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah

1Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.

2How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah

3Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.

4Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah

5Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.

6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.

7You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.

8I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.