Psalms 2:12
Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
In Context
11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Cross References
Genesis 41:40You shall be over my house. All my people will be ruled according to your word. Only in the throne I will be greater than you.”
1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took the vial of oil and poured it on his head, then kissed him and said, “Hasn’t the LORD anointed you to be prince over his inheritance?
Psalms 1:6For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 2:7I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father.
Psalms 34:8Oh taste and see that the LORD is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Psalms 40:4Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, and doesn’t respect the proud, nor such as turn away 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 →