Psalms 2:12
Kiss the son, lest He be angry, and ye perish in your way; For soon shall his wrath be kindled. Happy are all they who seek refuge in him.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
11Be subject to Jehovah with awe, And fear with trembling!
Cross References
Psalms 1:6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked leadeth to ruin.
Psalms 2:7I will declare the decree of Jehovah: He hath said to me, “Thou art my son; This day I have begotten thee.
Psalms 34:8O taste, and see how good is the LORD! Happy the man who trusteth in him!
Psalms 40:4Happy the man who maketh the LORD his trust, And resorteth not to men of pride and falsehood!
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 →