Psalm 2/Overview/Structure

v. 1 Why are nations in an uproar, and [why] do peoples plot emptiness?	Rebellion	Why do the earthly kings rebel against YHWH and his king?		contempt
v. 2 [Why] do earthly kings take a stand and [why] have rulers conspired together against YHWH and against his anointed one?
v. 3 Let's tear off their bonds and throw their ropes away from us!
v. 4 The one enthroned in the heavens laughs. The Lord mocks them.	Response	The heavenly king laughs		contempt & awe
v. 5 Then he speaks to them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath.
v. 6 But I have poured out my king on Zion, my holy mountain.
v. 7 I will tell about the decree; YHWH said to me, "You are my son. I hereby father you today.	Decree	I, the king on YHWH's mountain, will tell about YHWH's decree		confidence
v. 8 Ask me, and I will make nations your inheritance and the ends of the earth your property.
v. 9 You will crush them with an iron scepter. You will smash them like clay pottery.
v. 10 And now, kings, wise up! Accept discipline, earthly rulers!	Ultimatum	Wise up, earthly kings! Serve YHWH... Kiss the son!		contempt
v. 11 Serve YHWH with fear and rejoice with trembling!
v. 12 Kiss the son, or else he will become angry and you will perish in your way, for his anger quickly ignites. Happy are all who take refuge in him!