Psalms 2 ~ Listen and Read Along

Dramatized KJV
 JV McGee
The psalmist opens with a description of the nations in opposition to The LORD and His King. This is given in the form of a question why they are in such attitude. He then proceeds to declare the Lord's contempt for them, and in verse 6 The LORD is the Speaker, announcing that, notwithstanding all their opposition, He has appointed His King. The next section (7~9) gives us the words of the anointed King, who declares the decree of His Kingship.

The Son of God is to receive dominion from His Father and exercise it to subjugate all these opposing forces. The order of procedure is indicated, "inheritance," "possession," "administration." The psalm ends with an appeal to the kings and judges to show their wisdom by submitting themselves to The LORD's King.

The Treasury of David

 

The Reign of the Lord's Anointed      

Psalms 2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
Psalms 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
Psalms 2:3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
Psalms 2:4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
Psalms 2:5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
Psalms 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Psalms 2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Psalms 2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Psalms 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Psalms 2:10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Psalms 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Psalms 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
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