Psalms 2:12
Embrace discipline, lest at any time the Lord might become angry, and you would perish from the way of the just.
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In Context
11Serve the Lord in fear, and exult in him with trembling.
13Though his wrath can flare up in a short time, blessed are all those who trust in him.
Cross References
Genesis 41:40You will be over my house, and to the authority of your mouth, all the people will show obedience. Only in one way, in the throne of the kingdom, will I go before you.”
1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took a little vial of oil, and poured it on his head. And he kissed him, and said: “Behold, the Lord has anointed you as first ruler over his inheritance. And you shall free his people from the hands of their enemies, who are all around them. And this shall be a sign for you that God has anointed you as ruler:
Psalms 1:6For the Lord knows the way of the just. And the path of the impious will pass away.
Psalms 2:7The Lord has said to me: You are my son, this day have I begotten you.
Psalms 34:8Let the snare, of which he is ignorant, come upon him, and let the deception, which he has hidden, take hold of him: and may he fall into that very snare.
Psalms 40:4May the Lord bring him help on his bed of sorrow. In his infirmity, you have changed his entire covering.
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 →