Psalms 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, though his anger burn but a little. Blessed are all who have their trust in him.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
11Serve Jehovah with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Cross References
Genesis 41:40Thou shalt be over my house, and according to thy commandment shall all my people regulate themselves; only concerning the throne will I 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 because Jehovah has anointed thee prince over his inheritance?
Psalms 1:6For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 2:7I will declare the decree: Jehovah hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; *I* this day have begotten thee.
Psalms 34:8Taste and see that Jehovah is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him!
Psalms 40:4Blessed is the man that hath made Jehovah his confidence, and turneth not to the proud, and to 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 →