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Liber Psalmorum, 2

1. Quare fremuerunt gentes, et populi meditati sunt inania?

2. Astiterunt reges terræ, et principes convenerunt in unum adversus Dominum, et adversus christum ejus.

3. Dirumpamus vincula eorum, et projiciamus a nobis jugum ipsorum.

4. Qui habitat in cælis irridebit eos, et Dominus subsannabit eos.

5. Tunc loquetur ad eos in ira sua, et in furore suo conturbabit eos.

6. Ego autem constitutus sum rex ab eo super Sion, montem sanctum ejus, prædicans præceptum ejus.

7. Dominus dixit ad me: Filius meus es tu ; ego hodie genui te.

8. Postula a me, et dabo tibi gentes hæreditatem tuam, et possessionem tuam terminos terræ.

9. Reges eos in virga ferrea, et tamquam vas figuli confringes eos.

10. Et nunc, reges, intelligite ; erudimini, qui judicatis terram.

11. Servite Domino in timore, et exsultate ei cum tremore.

12. Apprehendite disciplinam, nequando irascatur Dominus, et pereatis de via justa.

13. Cum exarserit in brevi ira ejus, beati omnes qui confidunt in eo.


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Footnotes:

2:1-3 - Psalm 2 begins with a question about the conspiracy of the nations against God and His Anointed One. This rebellion highlights the futility of opposing God's will, underscoring God's sovereignty over history (see also Acts 4:25-26 and Psalm 46:10).

2:4-6 - God laughs at the plotting of kings and establishes His King in Zion. This demonstrates God's confidence in His redemptive plan, emphasizing Christ's authority as King and Lord over all nations (see also Hebrews 1:5 and Revelation 19:16).

2:7-9 - The psalmist declares the King's sonship and the promise of dominion over the nations. This passage points to Jesus' messianic identity and His mission to rule with justice (see also Matthew 28:18 and Revelation 2:27).

2:10-12 - The exhortation to kings and rulers to submit to the Lord reveals the need for reverence for God. The call to kiss the Son emphasizes the importance of worship and commitment to Christ (see also Philippians 2:10-11 and Psalm 110:1).

Verses related to Liber Psalmorum, 2:

Psalm 2 proclaims the reign of the Messiah. Why do nations rebel against God? This royal psalm describes the futility of human rebellion against the Lord and His Anointed. The text reveals the divine decree, the authority of the Son and the call to the nations to submit. Themes such as divine sovereignty, messianic kingship, and global judgment permeate the psalm. Explore with us five biblical passages that illuminate the prophetic truths of this powerful psalm.

Acts 4:25-26: "You, who by the Holy Spirit spoke through the mouth of your servant, King David, our father: 'Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up, and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against his Anointed.'" - This passage directly quotes Psalm 2:1-2, applying it to the opposition against Jesus and his followers.

Hebrews 1:5: "For to which of the angels did God ever say, 'You are my Son; I begot you today'? And again: 'I will be his Father, and he will be my Son'?" - The author of Hebrews quotes Psalm 2:7, applying it to Jesus as the Son of God.

Revelation 2:26-27: "To the victor who does my will until the end, I will give authority over the nations - 'he will rule them with a rod of iron and will break them in pieces like earthen vessels'." - Jesus quotes Psalm 2:9 in his message to the church in Thyatira, applying it to faithful believers.

Philippians 2:10-11: "So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven, on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." - This passage reflects the theme of Psalm 2:10-12 about universal submission to God's rule.

John 3:36: "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever rejects the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him." - This verse echoes the final warning of Psalm 2 about God's wrath against those who reject his rule.

FAQ:

Why do the nations revolt against God in Psalm 2?

The nations revolt because they reject the rule of God and His Anointed One, seeking independence and refusing His authority. (Psalm 2:1-3)

Who is the Son mentioned in Psalm 2?

The Son is a messianic reference to Jesus Christ, the King anointed by God to rule the nations with justice. (Psalm 2:7-9)

What does God do in the face of the rebellion of the nations?

God laughs and mocks the schemes of the wicked, declaring that His King will rule from Zion with unshakable authority. (Psalm 2:4-6)

What is the final call of Psalm 2?

Psalm 2 calls people to serve the Lord with fear and to take refuge in the Son for blessings and protection. (Psalm 2:10-12)

What does "Kiss the Son" mean in Psalm 2?

It means honoring and submitting to Christ, acknowledging His sovereignty to avoid God's wrath and achieve blessings. (Psalm 2:12)


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