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10 So, kings and rulers, be smart
    and learn this lesson.
11 Serve the Lord with fear and trembling.
12 Show that you are loyal to his son,[a]
    or the Lord will be angry and destroy you.
He is almost angry enough to do that now,
    but those who go to him for protection will be blessed.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 2:12 Show … his son Literally, “Kiss the son.”

10 Therefore, you kings, be wise;(A)
    be warned, you rulers(B) of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear(C)
    and celebrate his rule(D) with trembling.(E)
12 Kiss his son,(F) or he will be angry
    and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath(G) can flare up in a moment.
    Blessed(H) are all who take refuge(I) in him.

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