Psalm 2
1Why are the nations in an uproar? *
Why do the peoples mutter empty threats?
2Why do the kings of the earth rise up in revolt,
and the princes plot together,*
against the LORD and against his Anointed?
3″Let us break their yoke,” they say;*
“let us cast off their bonds from us.”
4He whose throne is in heaven is laughing; *
the Lord has them in derision.
5Then he speaks to them in his wrath,*
and his rage fills them with terror.
6″I myself have set my king *
upon my holy hill of Zion.”
7Let me announce the decree of the LORD: *
he said to me, “You are my Son;
this day have I begotten you.
8Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance *
and the ends of the earth for your possession.
9You shall crush them with an iron rod *
and shatter them like a piece of pottery.”
10And now, you kings, be wise;*
be warned, you rulers of the earth.
11Submit to the LORD with fear,*
and with trembling bow before him;
12Lest he be angry and you perish;*
for his wrath is quickly kindled.
13Happy are they all *
who take refuge in him!
A Collect for Saturdays
Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
