Psalms 2:2
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
Updated King James Version
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In Context
1Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
3Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
Cross References
Exodus 16:7And in the morning, then all of you shall see the glory of the LORD; for that he hears your murmurings against the LORD: and what are we, that all of you murmur against us?
Psalms 45:7You love righteousness, and hate wickedness: therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
Psalms 48:5They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.
Psalms 74:23Forget not the voice of yours enemies: the tumult of those that rise up against you increases continually.
Psalms 89:20I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 2:2-7
The Enemies of Messiah. 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord , and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. We have… Read the whole commentary →