Psalm 2 Word for Word
Nations' Fury and Divine Triumph: Zac Fitzsimmons' Psalm 2 Revelation
Lyrics
Why do the nations rage
Questioning the reason behind the anger of nations.
And the peoples plot in vain
Highlighting the futility of people's plotting and scheming.
The kings of the earth set themselves
Describing the defiance of earthly kings against divine authority.
And the rulers take counsel together
Portraying rulers uniting in opposition to the Lord.
Against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying
Expressing their rebellion, declaring freedom from divine control.
Let us burst their bonds apart
Continuing the rebellious sentiment, advocating breaking free.
And cast away their cords from us
Rejecting any constraints imposed by the divine authority.
He who sits in the heavens laughs
Depicting God's response with laughter at their futile efforts.
The Lord holds them in derision
God holds them in contempt, showing their insignificance.
Then he will speak to them in his wrath
Describing God's impending judgment with anger and fury.
And terrify them in his fury, saying
God's declaration of establishing His chosen King.
As for me, I have set my King
Setting the King on Zion, a holy and significant location.
On Zion, my holy hill
Expressing the speaker's commitment to proclaim God's decree.
I will tell of the decree
God's communication about the speaker being His Son.
The Lord said to me, You are my Son; today I have begotten you
God's promise to grant nations as an inheritance to the King.
Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage
Emphasizing the King's authority over the entire earth.
And the ends of the earth your possession
Describing the King's power to subdue opposition.
You shall break them with a rod of iron
Symbolizing the King's strength with a rod of iron.
And dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel
Illustrating the King's ability to destroy opposition completely.
Now therefore, O kings, be wise
Advising earthly kings to act wisely in light of divine authority.
Be warned, O rulers of the earth
Warning rulers to be cautious in their decisions and actions.
Serve the Lord with fear
Encouraging service to the Lord with reverence.
And rejoice with trembling
Promoting joy in divine service but with a sense of awe.
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry
Advising submission to the Son to avoid divine wrath.
And you perish in the way
Highlighting the consequences of rejecting the Son.
For his wrath is quickly kindled
Warning about the swift ignition of divine wrath.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him
Declaring blessings for those seeking refuge in the Lord.
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