Psalms 2:2-9

2The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one.

3“Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.”

4But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.

5Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury.

6For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain.”

7The king proclaims the Lord’s decree: “The Lord said to me, ‘You are my son. Today I have become your Father.

8Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession.

9You will break them with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.’”