⁸ Ask me,
    and I will make the nations^(A) your inheritance,^(B)
    the ends of the earth^(C) your possession.
⁹ You will break them with a rod of iron^[a];^(D)
    you will dash them to pieces^(E) like pottery.^(F)”

¹⁰ Therefore, you kings, be wise;^(G)
    be warned, you rulers^(H) of the earth.
¹¹ Serve the Lord with fear^(I)
    and celebrate his rule^(J) with trembling.^(K)
12 Kiss his son,^(L) or he will be angry
    and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath^(M) can flare up in a moment.
    Blessed^(N) are all who take refuge^(O) in him.

¹² For the nation or kingdom that will not serve^(A) you will perish;
    it will be utterly ruined.^(B)