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You will break them with an iron sceptre,
    as if they are clay pots.’

10 So, you kings, think carefully!
    You who rule the nations of the world, learn this lesson:
11 Respect the Lord and serve him.
    Enjoy his rule with fear!

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You will break them with a rod of iron[a];(A)
    you will dash them to pieces(B) like pottery.(C)

10 Therefore, you kings, be wise;(D)
    be warned, you rulers(E) of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear(F)
    and celebrate his rule(G) with trembling.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 2:9 Or will rule them with an iron scepter (see Septuagint and Syriac)