Psalm 2:4

He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Cross-references

Psalm 11:4 Related theme

Psalm 11:4 affirms the Lord on his heavenly throne, reinforcing the image of God enthroned in heaven who laughs at the rebels.

Psalm 37:13 Parallel

Psalm 37:13 says the Lord laughs at the wicked, knowing their day is coming — the exact same divine response as in Psalm 2:4.

Psalm 59:8 Parallel

Psalm 59:8 repeats the exact phrase 'laugh at them' and 'hold the nations in derision', directly echoing this verse.

Psalm 103:19 Related theme

Psalm 103:19 affirms God's throne in heaven—reinforcing the sovereign position from which He laughs here.

Psalm 123:1 Related theme

Psalm 123:1 lifts eyes to God enthroned in heaven—the same heavenly seat from which He laughs in this verse.

Psalm 115:3 Parallel

Psalm 115:3 states God is in heaven and does as he pleases, underlining the sovereignty behind his laughter in Psalm 2:4.

Psalm 68:33 Parallel

Psalm 68:33 describes God riding across the highest heavens, echoing the exalted position from which he scoffs in Psalm 2:4.

Proverbs 1:26 has Wisdom laughing at calamity—mirroring God's mockery of the rebellious here.

Isaiah 40:22 pictures God enthroned above the earth, looking down on people like grasshoppers — the same sovereign perspective as Psalm 2:4's laughter.

Isaiah 66:1 Parallel

Isaiah 66:1 declares heaven is God's throne, directly matching the 'enthroned in heaven' imagery of Psalm 2:4.

Jeremiah 48:26 makes Moab an object of ridicule—similar to the derision God pours out on the nations here.

2 Kings 19:21 has Zion laughing at Sennacherib—a human echo of God's derision here against arrogant enemies.

Isaiah 57:15 calls God the high and exalted One who dwells in a high place, reinforcing the transcendent throne from which he laughs in Psalm 2:4.