Psalm 2:10

Translations

Modern

Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.

Traditional

Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

Literal

And now, O kings, be prudent; be admonished, O judges of the earth.

Latin

Et nunc, reges, intelligite; erudimini, qui judicatis terram.

Original

Hebrew

English

Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.

Notes

Psalms 2:10

The Lord is pleased when people submit to him and seek his protection. Wise people accept the Lord's correction and want to change.

Psalms 2:1–12

This royal psalm describes the Lord choosing a king descended from David. It celebrates the mission of all the kings in David's family line. It also introduces the hope of an ideal ruler. This ruler will accomplish the Lord's goal of bringing all nations into submission (Psalm 2:11) or to destruction (2:9). The New Testament identifies Jesus as this descendant (see Acts 13:33; 1 Corinthians 15:25–27; Hebrews 1:5; 5:5; Revelation 19:15).

Psalms 1:1–2:12

The first two psalms serve as an introduction to the whole book of Psalms (called the Psalter). Psalm 1 presents the Lord's guidance in wisdom, while Psalm 2 shows God's rule over a rebellious and sinful world. Together, these psalms invite people to abandon foolishness, which leads to destruction. These psalms invite people to follow God's path instead, which leads to wisdom and salvation. The New Testament confirms that God will govern the nations through Jesus Christ, his chosen representative (Hebrews 1:5; Revelation 12:5; 19:15).

Theme notes and profiles

David God's Rule and Power Over All Nations Royal Psalms The Coming of the Lord as Judge The Old Realm and the New Wisdom Psalms

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The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
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Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
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Be forewarned, O Jerusalem, or I will turn away from you; I will make you a desolation, a land without inhabitant.”
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Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.”

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