PSALM 1902

The Universal Reign of the Messiah

1 Why do the nations protest and the peoples grumble in vain?

2 Kings on earth rise up and princes plot
together against the LORD and his anointed:

3 "Let us break their shackles and cast off their chains!"

4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord derides them,

5 Then speaks to them in anger,
terrifies them in wrath:

6 "I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain."

7 I will proclaim the decree of the LORD, who said to me,
"You are my son; today I am your father.

8 Only ask it of me, and I will make your inheritance the nations,
your possession the ends of the earth.

9 With an iron rod you shall shepherd them,
like a clay pot you will shatter them."

10 And now, kings, give heed;
take warning, rulers on earth.

11 Serve the LORD with fear; with trembling bow down in homage,
Lest God be angry and you perish from the way in a sudden blaze of anger.
Happy are all who take refuge in God!