“"Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him."”
Psalms 2:12
Summary
Psalms chapter 2 describes a scene of conflict between the nations and God's anointed king. The psalmist portrays the world's leaders plotting against the Lord and His Anointed, but God responds with both derision and a firm declaration of His sovereign rule. God asserts the authority he has bestowed upon His chosen king, emphasizing that the ultimate dominion belongs to Him. This king is encouraged to ask for the nations as his inheritance, highlighting the certainty of victory over all forms of rebellion. The final portion of the psalm invites the rulers to wisdom, urging them to serve the Lord with reverence and embrace His Son to avoid judgment. This call to submission underlines the security of those who trust in God's plan.