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## Psalms 2:1-7 in Context (Verses 1–10 KJV)
 
 [1 ](/kjv/psalms/2/1) Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?**
 
 [2 ](/kjv/psalms/2/2) The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, *saying*,
 
 [3 ](/kjv/psalms/2/3) Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
 
 [4 ](/kjv/psalms/2/4) He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
 
 [5 ](/kjv/psalms/2/5) Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.*
 
 [6 ](/kjv/psalms/2/6) Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.**
 
 [7 ](/kjv/psalms/2/7) I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou *art* my Son; this day have I begotten thee.*
 
 [8 ](/kjv/psalms/2/8) Ask of me, and I shall give *thee* the heathen *for* thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth *for* thy possession.
 
 [9 ](/kjv/psalms/2/9) Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
 
 [10 ](/kjv/psalms/2/10) Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
 
[Psalms 1](/kjv/psalms/1) [Psalms 3](/kjv/psalms/3)

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