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Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?
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The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One.
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"Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."
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The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
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Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
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"I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill."
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I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father.
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Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
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You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."
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Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
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Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.
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Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
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