1 Why do the nations rage,

2 The kings of the earth take a stand,

3 “Let’s break their bonds apart,

4 He who sits in the heavens will laugh.

5 Then he will speak to them in his anger,

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

7 I will tell of the decree:

8 Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance,

9 You shall break them with a rod of iron.

10 Now therefore be wise, you kings.

11 Serve the LORD with fear,

12 Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way,