2:1 Why do the nations cause a commotion? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail?

2:2 The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his chosen king.

• Refer to Acts 4:25
• Refer to Messianic References

2:3 They say, “Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us! Let’s free ourselves from their ropes!”

2:4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust; the sovereign Master taunts them.

2:5 Then he angrily speaks to them and terrifies them in his rage.

2:6 He says, “I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill.”

2:7 The king says, “I will tell you what the Lord decreed. He said to me: ’You are my son! This very day I have become your father!

• Refer to Hebrews 5:5

2:8 You have only to ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property.

• Refer to Matthew 4:9–10 :: devil tries to pervert this
• Refer to Worship God Only

2:9 You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them as if they were a potter’s jar.’”

2:10 So now, you kings, do what is wise! You rulers of the earth, submit to correction!

2:11 Serve the Lord in fear! Repent in terror!

2:12 Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How happy are all who take shelter in him!