1 Why are the nations in tumult, ♦︎
and why do the peoples devise a vain plot?
2 The kings of the earth rise up,
and the rulers take counsel together, ♦︎
against the Lord and against his anointed:
3 Let us break their bonds asunder ♦︎
and cast away their cords from us.
4 He who dwells in heaven shall laugh them to scorn; ♦︎
the Lord shall have them in derision.
5 Then shall he speak to them in his wrath ♦︎
and terrify them in his fury:
6 Yet have I set my king ♦︎
upon my holy hill of Zion.
7 I will proclaim the decree of the Lord; ♦︎
he said to me: You are my Son; this day have I begotten you.
8 Ask of me and I will give you the nations for your inheritance ♦︎
and the ends of the earth for your possession.
9 You shall break them with a rod of iron ♦︎
and dash them in pieces like a potters vessel.
10 Now therefore be wise, O kings; ♦︎
be prudent, you judges of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear, and with trembling kiss his feet, ♦︎
lest he be angry and you perish from the way,
for his wrath is quickly kindled.
12 Happy are all they ♦︎
who take refuge in him.
1 Ascribe to the Lord, you powers of heaven, ♦︎
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the Lord the honour due to his name; ♦︎
worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters;
the God of glory thunders; ♦︎
the Lord is upon the mighty waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is mighty in operation; ♦︎
the voice of the Lord is a glorious voice.
5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; ♦︎
the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon;
6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf ♦︎
and Sirion like a young wild ox.
7 The voice of the Lord splits the flash of lightning;
the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; ♦︎
the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
8 The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe
and strips the forests bare; ♦︎
in his temple all cry, Glory!
9 The Lord sits enthroned above the water flood; ♦︎
the Lord sits enthroned as king for evermore.
10 The Lord shall give strength to his people; ♦︎
the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace.