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"Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling."

— Psalms 2:11, World English Bible

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KJV
“Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.”
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ASV
“Serve Jehovah with fear, And rejoice with trembling. ”
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NET
“Serve the LORD in fear! Repent in terror!”
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DRB
“Serve ye the Lord with fear: and rejoice unto him with trembling.”
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BBE
“Give worship to the Lord with fear, kissing his feet and giving him honour,”
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KJVA
“Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.”
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Psalms 2 — Context

Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.

You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."

Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.

Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him. A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

Psalms 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 2:11 say?

Psalms 2:11 in the World English Bible reads: “Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.”

Where is Psalms 2:11 in the Bible?

Psalms 2:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 2, verse 11.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 2:11.

What translation should I read Psalms 2:11 in?

Psalms 2:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 2:11?

Psalms 2:11 reads (WEB): “Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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