Psalms 2:11

Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice in him with trembling.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

In Context

10Now therefore understand, ye kings: be instructed, all ye that judge the earth.

12+ 2:12 Note. - This rendering or a similar one the Jews maintain.Accept correction, lest at any time the Lord be angry, and ye should perish from the righteous way: whensoever his wrath shall be suddenly kindled, blessed are all they that trust in him.

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Cross References

Psalms 95:1When the house was built after the Captivity, a Song by David. Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Psalms 99:1A Psalm for Thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.

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 →

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