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Psalms 2:6 nasb — "But as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain."

NASB

""But as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain.""

— Psalms 2:6, NASB

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Psalms 2 — Context

3

"Let us tear their fetters apart And cast away their cords from us!"

4

He who sits in the heavens laughs, The Lord scoffs at them.

5

Then He will speak to them in His anger And terrify them in His fury, saying,

6

"But as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain."

7

"I will surely tell of the decree of the LORD: He said to Me, 'You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.

8

'Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Your inheritance, And the very ends of the earth as Your possession.

9

'You shall break them with a rod of iron, You shall shatter them like earthenware.'"

Psalms 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 2:6 say?
Psalms 2:6 in the NASB reads: “"But as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain."”
Where is Psalms 2:6 in the Bible?
Psalms 2:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 2, verse 6.
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 2:6.
What translation should I read Psalms 2:6 in?
Psalms 2:6 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 2:6?
Psalms 2:6 reads (NASB): “"But as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain."” 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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