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Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? |
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The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. |
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"Let us break their chains," they cry, "and free ourselves from slavery to God." |
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But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them. |
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Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury. |
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For the Lord declares, "I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain." |
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The king proclaims the LORD's decree: "The LORD said to me, 'You are my son. Today I have become your Father. |
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Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession. |
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You will break them with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.' " |
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Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned, you rulers of the earth! |
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Serve the LORD with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling. |
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Submit to God's royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities-- for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him! A psalm of David, regarding the time David fled from his son Absalom. |
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