Psalm 2:12

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Cross-reference

Psalm 2:5 Parallel

Psalm 2:5 describes God's wrath against rebels — the same wrath that Psalm 2:12 warns will come if they do not kiss the Son.

Psalm 2:7 Parallel

Psalm 2:7 identifies the Son as God's begotten — the same Son whom Psalm 2:12 commands to kiss and take refuge in.

Psalm 84:12 Parallel

Psalm 84:12 repeats the blessing for trusting in the LORD, reinforcing the refuge theme here.

Psalm 40:4 Parallel

Psalm 40:4 also blesses those who trust the LORD, adding a warning against turning to the proud and false.

Psalm 1:1 Parallel

Psalm 1:1 begins with 'Blessed' for the righteous, while Psalm 2:12 ends with 'Blessed' for those trusting the Son — together they frame the Psalter's introduction.

Psalm 32:10 Parallel

Psalm 32:10 contrasts sorrow for the wicked with mercy for those who trust, directly paralleling the blessing on trust in Psalm 2:12.

Psalm 34:8 Parallel

Psalm 34:8 says 'blessed is the man that trusteth in him,' almost identical to Psalm 2:12's closing blessing on those who trust the Son.

Psalm 45:11 Parallel

Psalm 45:11 calls for bowing to the king as lord — parallel to the homage of 'kiss the Son' in Psalm 2:12.

Psalm 76:7 Parallel

Psalm 76:7 asks who can stand when God's anger is kindled — directly parallel to the kindled wrath in Psalm 2:12.

Psalm 146:3-5 contrasts trusting human princes with trusting God, while here the Son is the divine refuge.

Psalm 4:5 Parallel

Psalm 4:5 calls to 'put your trust in the LORD,' matching the trust that brings blessing in Psalm 2:12.

Psalm 21:9 Parallel

Psalm 21:9 depicts God's wrath consuming enemies, illustrating the kindled wrath warned against in Psalm 2:12.

Psalm 1:6 Related theme

Psalm 1:6 contrasts the righteous and wicked — the same two outcomes (perish or blessed) seen in Psalm 2:12's warning and blessing.

Jeremiah 17:7 directly parallels the blessing on those who trust in the Lord, reinforcing the refuge motif.

Isaiah 26:4 Parallel

Isaiah 26:4 calls for trust in the LORD as an everlasting rock, echoing the refuge theme of this verse.

John 5:23 Allusion

In John 5:23, all must honor the Son as they honor the Father — directly echoing the command to kiss (honor) the Son in Psalm 2:12.

John 14:6 Parallel

John 14:6 declares Jesus as the only way to the Father — paralleling Psalm 2:12's exclusive call to take refuge in the Son.

2 Thessalonians 1:8 describes vengeance on those who do not obey the gospel — echoing the wrath in Psalm 2:12 for refusing to kiss the Son.

Revelation 6:16 shows the fulfillment of the Son's wrath — people hide from the Lamb's anger, echoing this warning.

Revelation 6:17 declares the great day of wrath has come, answering the question of who can stand against it.

Genesis 41:43 has people bowing the knee to Joseph, a clear type of the command to 'kiss the Son' in homage.

Isaiah 26:3 Parallel

Isaiah 26:3 promises perfect peace to those who trust in God, expanding on the blessing of refuge here.

In 1 Samuel 10:1, Samuel kisses Saul after anointing him — the same gesture of homage commanded in Psalm 2:12 toward the Son.

Proverbs 16:20 also pronounces blessing on those who trust the LORD, linking trust to finding good.

Isaiah 60:12 says nations that will not serve you shall perish — parallel to the warning of perishing in Psalm 2:12 for rebels.

1 Chronicles 17:13 declares God's father-son relationship with David's descendant, directly linking to the 'Son' in Psalm 2:12 who is to be kissed.

John 3:36 Parallel

In John 3:36, the same contrast between believing in the Son and facing God's wrath echoes the warning and blessing of Psalm 2:12.

Luke 22:70 Allusion

Luke 22:70 records Jesus affirming he is the Son of God — directly identifying the Son from Psalm 2:12.

Matthew 2:11 shows the Magi worshiping Jesus — a direct example of the homage commanded in Psalm 2:12.

Matthew 28:17 shows worship of Jesus — fulfilling the call to homage in Psalm 2:12, though some doubted.

Zephaniah 2:2 warns of the day of the LORD's anger — parallel to the warning in Psalm 2:12 to kiss the Son before wrath comes.

Nahum 1:6 Parallel

Nahum 1:6 describes God's fierce wrath — similar to the quickly kindled wrath in Psalm 2:12 against those who reject the Son.

Hosea 13:2 Contrast

In Hosea 13:2, kissing calves is idolatry — contrasting with the command to kiss the Son in Psalm 2:12, the true object of worship.

Romans 9:33 Allusion

Romans 9:33 quotes Isaiah about believing in Christ, connecting to the refuge in the Son from this verse.

Romans 10:11 repeats the promise that believers in Christ will not be ashamed, aligning with taking refuge in the Son.

In 1 Kings 19:18, the faithful are those who have not kissed Baal — showing that kissing is an act of worship, as in Psalm 2:12's command to kiss the Son.

1 Peter 2:6 Allusion

1 Peter 2:6 cites Isaiah about believing in Christ, reinforcing the refuge theme of this verse.

Ephesians 1:12 speaks of hoping in Christ, a parallel to the trust in the Son from this verse.

1 Peter 1:21 describes faith and hope in God through Christ, echoing the refuge theme here.

Jeremiah 39:18 promises life to those who trust in the Lord — parallel to the blessing on those who take refuge in Psalm 2:12.

Deuteronomy 31:17 also speaks of God's anger kindled against His people, echoing the warning of wrath in Psalm 2:12 for those who reject the Son.