King James Version
psalm 2:10 in the King James Version says “Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.”
psalm 2:10 · KJV
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
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