Psalm 2:11
“Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 2Meaning
The verse develops the wisdom of verse 10 into worshipful allegiance and prepares for homage and refuge in verse 12. Fear is neither casual familiarity nor joyless terror; joy is not irreverent self-confidence.
Psalm 2:10–12
Turns from declaration to direct counsel, calling rulers to wisdom, reverent service, homage, and refuge.
Read carefully
Here fear is reverent recognition of divine majesty, joined explicitly to rejoicing.
Reflection
Practice obedience that is both glad and accountable, resisting both flippancy and paralyzing dread.