Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 2:4
4The one enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord ridicules them.
Psalms 2:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
- New International Version (NIV)The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision.
Context of Psalms 2:4
2The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and his Anointed One: 3“Let’s tear off their chains and throw their ropes off of us.” The one enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord ridicules them. 5Then he speaks to them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath: 6“I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
Read all of Psalms 2Psalms 2:4 word by word
יוֹשֵׁ֣ב בַּשָּׁמַ֣יִם יִשְׂחָ֑ק אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י יִלְעַג־לָֽמוֹ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 2:4
- Psalms 11:4The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord—his throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his gaze examines everyone.
- Psalms 68:33to him who rides in the ancient, highest heavens. Look, he thunders with his powerful voice!
- Psalms 115:3Our God is in heaven and does whatever he pleases.
- Isaiah 40:22God is enthroned above the circle of the earth; its inhabitants are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like thin cloth and spreads them out like a tent to live in.
- Isaiah 57:15For the High and Exalted One, who lives forever, whose name is holy, says this: “I live in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the oppressed.
- Isaiah 66:1This is what the Lord says: Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool. Where could you possibly build a house for me? And where would my resting place be?
- Psalms 37:13The Lord laughs at him because he sees that his day is coming.
- Psalms 53:5Then they will be filled with dread — dread like no other — because God will scatter the bones of those who besiege you. You will put them to shame, for God has rejected them.
- Psalms 59:8But you laugh at them, Lord; you ridicule all the nations.
- 2 Kings 19:21This is the word the Lord has spoken against him: Virgin Daughter Zion despises you and scorns you; Daughter Jerusalem shakes her head behind your back.
- Proverbs 1:26I, in turn, will laugh at your calamity. I will mock when terror strikes you,
Commentaries on Psalms 2:4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4He that sitteth in the heavens - Whose kingdom ruleth over all, and is above all might and power, human and diabolical. Shall laugh. Words spoken after the manner of men; shall utterly contemn their puny efforts; shall beat down their pride, assuage their malice, and confound their devices.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4He that sitteth in the heavens - God, represented as having his home, his seat, his throne in heaven, and thence administering the affairs of the world. This verse commences the second strophe or stanza of the psalm; and this strophe Psalm 2:4-6 corresponds with the first Psalm 2:1-3 in its structure. The former describes the feelings and purposes of those who would cast off the government of God; this describes the feelings and purposes of God in the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4enthroned in heaven: The Lord's position in the universe is so secure that he laughs at humans who claim they can oppose his power and authority (see Psalms 3 7:13; 59:8).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. By a figure whose boldness is only allowable to an inspired writer, God's conduct and language in view of this opposition are now related. He that sitteth in the heavens--enthroned in quiet dignities (compare Psa 29:10; Is 40:22). shall laugh--in supreme contempt; their vain rage excites His derision. He is still the Lord, literally, "Sovereign," though they rebel.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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