Psalm 2: 1-3. Tune: Pont Street

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Psalm 2: 1-3.
"Why do the heathen nations rage?"
Tune: Pont Street
The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as one-to-one correspondences. They are more like a visual cross-references.
images: Peter and John return from speaking to the Jewish leaders (Acts 4: 23-31)

"Being let go, they came to their own company and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. When they heard it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, “O Lord, you are God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who by the mouth of your servant, David, said,

‘Why do the nations rage,
and the peoples plot a vain thing?
The kings of the earth take a stand,
and the rulers take council together,
against the Lord, and against his Christ.’

“For truly, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together against your holy servant, Jesus, whom you anointed, to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen. Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Jesus.”

When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness." (Acts 4: 23-31)

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The previous psalm opens the book of psalms. It is often paired with Psalm 2. Psalm 2 ends with the word with which psalm 1 began.
For a lecture on psalm 1 and psalm 2 see https://youtu.be/vTwW0-IyB_Q
Psalm 2: Overview ("My King on Zion") https://youtu.be/FGejjyikAz8?si=87mOFWqMX-mr5gNW
Psalm 2: Top 3 Poetic Features https://youtu.be/33jh-8MG03E?si=wC_BXx6O2AMEtNEO

PSALM 2 L.M.

1 Why do the heathen nations rage?
Why do the peoples plot in vain?
2 Earth’s kings combine in enmity;
Her rulers join against God’s reign.

They take their stand against the LORD
And challenge his anointed one:
3 “Let us break off their chains from us;
With their restraints let us be done.”

4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;
The Lord on high derides them all.
5 Then he rebukes them in his wrath;
His rage and terror on them fall.

6 The LORD has made it known to them:
“My chosen king I have installed
On Zion, my own holy hill.
He is the one whom I have called.”

7 The king then solemnly declares:
“I will proclaim the LORD’s decree.
‘Today your father I’ve become;
You are my son,’ he said to me.

8 “ ‘Ask me, and for your heritage
I’ll give you nations near and far.
9 You’ll break them with an iron rod,
And smash them like a potter’s jar.’ ”

10 Now therefore, kings, true wisdom find;
You judges of the earth, give ear.
11 With rev’rence come and serve the LORD;
Bow down with joy and trembling fear.

12 Pay homage to the royal son
Lest you in wrath aside are thrust,
For swiftly can his anger blaze.
Blessèd are all who in him trust.

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