Psalms 2:12
Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
11Serve LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Cross References
Genesis 41:40Thou shall be over my house, and according to thy word all my people shall be ruled. Only in the throne I will be greater than thou.
1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took the vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not that LORD has anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance?
Psalms 1:6For LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 2:7I will tell of the decree. LORD said to me, Thou are my son, this day I have begotten thee.
Psalms 34:8O taste and see that LORD is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Psalms 40:4Blessed is the man who makes LORD his trust, and respects not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 2:11-12
Warning to the Enemies of Messiah. 10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. We have here the practical application of this gospel doctrine concerning the kingdom of the Messiah, by way of exhortation to the kings and judges of the earth. They hear that it is in vain to… Read the whole commentary →