Psalm 2

Abraham Coles

3 "Let us break off their bands,
Their cords." say they, "divide."
4 He who sits high in heaven shall laugh,
Their vain attempts deride.

5 He speaks to them in wrath:
"Though ye rebel, I still
6 Immovably have set My King
On Zion's Holy Hill!"

7 I will declare My Lord's
Unchangeable decree —
He said: "Thou art My Son, this day
Have I begotten Thee;

8 Ask Me, and I will give
The nations for Thine own;
And I will make earth's utmost bounds
The limits of Thy throne:

9 Those that resist Thy sway,
Should any be so rash.
With iron rod, like vessel frail,
Thou shalt in pieces dash."

Therefore, be wise, ye kings.
Ye judges of the earth;
Serve ye the Lord with fear, and mix
Much trembling with your mirth.

O kiss the Son! Beware
Slight kindlings of His ire.
Lest ye should perish in the way
When once His wrath takes fire.