Psalm 2:1-4

 

Psalm 2:1-4 

Why do the nations conspire and the people plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying, “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”  The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them

We plot and plan to make our name,

We struggle to retain

The wealth, the plaudits of the world;

The glory that we feign.

We seek to claim authority

That we cannot sustain

And that pride will destroy us yet;

The soul’s eternal bane.

For all our pride, our wealth and fame,

Our boasting is in vain,

And God must think us silly fools

To trust those to remain. 

Step back from the abyss of pride,

It is a lethal chain

That binds the soul that God would save

To Satan’s cruel pain.