Psalms 2 (ESV)

12 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 2 contains 12 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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

2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying,

3“Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.”

4He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.

5Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying,

6“As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.”

7I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.

8Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.

9You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”

10Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.

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

12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

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What is Psalms 2 in the ESV?

Psalms 2 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 12 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 2 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 2 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 2 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 2 contains 12 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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