Psalm 2:1

Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

Why rage the heathen? and vain things why do the people mind?

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The heathen rag'd tumultuously, the kingdoms moved were: The Lord God uttered his voice, the earth did melt for fear.

For they beyond their might 'gainst thee did plot mischief and wrong.

Then did I beat them small as dust before the wind that flies; And I did cast them out like dirt upon the street that lies.

The Lord of hosts upon our side doth constantly remain: The God of Jacob's our refuge, us safely to maintain.

I'll praise thee 'mong the people, Lord; 'mong nations sing will I:

Do not forget the voice of those that are thine enemies: Of those the tumult ever grows that do against thee rise.

Against thy chosen people they do crafty counsel take; And they against thy hidden ones do consultations make.