Psalms 2:12

lest, angry, he hurl you to ruin; for soon will his fury blaze. Happy all who take refuge in him.

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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.

In Context

11Serve the Lord in awe, kiss his feet with trembling,

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Cross References

Genesis 41:40You will be at the head of my dominion, and all my people will be ruled as you command, only on the throne I will be superior to you.”

Psalms 1:6For the way of the righteous is dear to the Lord, but the way of the wicked will end in ruin.

Psalms 2:7I will tell of the Lord’s decree. He said to me: “You are my son, this day I became your father.

Psalms 34:8O taste and see that the Lord is good, happy those who take refuge in him.

Psalms 40:4Happy the person who has put in the Lord their trust, not looking to false gods or turning to idols.

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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