Psalms 2:2 cpdv — The kings of the earth have stood up, and the leaders have joined together as one, against the Lord and against his Chr…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The kings of the earth have stood up, and the leaders have joined together as one, against the Lord and against his Christ: "

— Psalms 2:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 2 — Context

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Why have the Gentiles been seething, and why have the people been pondering nonsense?

2

The kings of the earth have stood up, and the leaders have joined together as one, against the Lord and against his Christ:

3

“Let us shatter their chains and cast their yoke away from us.”

4

He who dwells in heaven will ridicule them, and the Lord will mock them.

5

Then will he speak to them in his anger and trouble them with his fury.

Psalms 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 2:2 say?
Psalms 2:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The kings of the earth have stood up, and the leaders have joined together as one, against the Lord and against his Christ: ”
Where is Psalms 2:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 2:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 2:2 in?
Psalms 2:2 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 2:2?
Psalms 2:2 reads (CPDV): “The kings of the earth have stood up, and the leaders have joined together as one, against the Lord and against his Christ: ” 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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