1. Hymn 2 Why Do the Nations Make Plans in Vain?

2. Verse 1 Why do the nations make plans in vain against the One Anointed?

3. Saying, “Let us strip off all His chords; break His bands asunder.”

4. He sees their scheme, from heaven He laughs; holds them in derision.

5. He speaks to them in His great wrath from His most holy sov’reign throne.

6. Verse 2 O, let me tell the Eternal’s words, you rulers of this world;

7. You are my son this day I decree: You are my begotten.

8. You shall inherit all of the earth; You shall rule all nations.

9. You shall be King of all the earth; you shall rule with a rod of iron.

10. Last Verse So kings be wise and take warning now, O let me His edict:

11. Seek now the Lord with trembling and fear, lest you end in ruin.

12. Lest He be angry, quickly submit; worship Him with rev’rence.

13. Rulers of earth take warning now; place your trust in the One true God.