1Why do the nations rage,
and the peoples plot a vain thing?
2The kings of the earth take a stand,
and the rulers take counsel together,
against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,
3“Let’s break their bonds apart,
and cast their cords from us.”
4He who sits in the heavens will laugh.
The Lord will have them in derision.
5Then he will speak to them in his anger,
and terrify them in his wrath:
6“Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.”
7I will tell of the decree.
Yahweh said to me, “You are my son.
Today I have become your father.
8Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance,
the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
9You shall break them with a rod of iron.
You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”
10Now therefore be wise, you kings.
Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
11Serve Yahweh with fear,
and rejoice with trembling.
12Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way,
for his wrath will soon be kindled.
Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.
1Yahweh, you have been favorable to your land.
You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.
2You have forgiven the iniquity of your people.
You have covered all their sin.
Selah.
3You have taken away all your wrath.
You have turned from the fierceness of your anger.
4Turn us, God of our salvation,
and cause your indignation toward us to cease.
5Will you be angry with us forever?
Will you draw out your anger to all generations?
6Won’t you revive us again,
that your people may rejoice in you?
7Show us your loving kindness, Yahweh.
Grant us your salvation.
8I will hear what God, Yahweh, will speak,
for he will speak peace to his people, his saints;
but let them not turn again to folly.
9Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercy and truth meet together.
Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11Truth springs out of the earth.
Righteousness has looked down from heaven.
12Yes, Yahweh will give that which is good.
Our land will yield its increase.
13Righteousness goes before him,
And prepares the way for his steps.