Psalms 2:10

“Be wise now therefore, O ye kings, etc.] This address is made not so much to the kings of the earth in David’s time, as to those who would be under the Gospel dispensation, and times of the Messiah; and particularly who would rise up, and set themselves against the Lord and his Anointed, (<190202>Psalm 2:2); and with these are to be understood their subjects: for if they are to serve the Lord, and be subject to Christ, then much more those that are under them; and they are rather spoken to particularly, because their examples have great influence on those over whom they rule, whether for good or evil these are exhorted to be wise, or to act the wise part; for great men are not always wise;…”

“kings . . . judges--For rulers generally (Psa 148:11), who have been leaders in rebellion, should be examples of penitent submission, and with fear for His terrible judgments, mingled with trust in His mercy, acknowledge--”

“Be wise now, therefore, O ye kings - This is to be understood as the language of the psalmist. See introduction to the psalm, Section 3. It is an exhortation addressed to the rulers and princes whom the psalmist saw engaged in opposition to the purpose of Yahweh Psalms 2:1-3 - and hence, to all rulers and princes - to act the part of wisdom, by not attempting to resist the plans of God, but to submit to him, and secure his friendship. The psalmist cautions them to take warning, in view of what must certainly come upon the enemies of the Messiah; to cease their vain attempts to oppose his reign, and, by a timely submission to him, to ensure his friendship, and to escape the doom that must…”

“Now - While you have time for repentance and submission. Psalms 2:11”

“2:10 It pleases the Lord when his people submit to him and seek his protection. The wise accept the Lord’s rebuke and desire to repent.”

“Be wise: Jer 6:8; Hos 14:9 O: Psa 45:12, Psa 72:10, Psa 72:11; Isa 49:23, Isa 52:15, Isa 60:3, Isa 60:10, Isa 60:11 be instructed: Psa 82:1-8 Psalms 2:11”

“The poet closes with a practical application to the great of the earth of that which he has seen and heard. With ועתּה, καὶ νῦν ( Jo1 2:28), itaque, appropriate conclusions are drawn from some general moral matter of face (e.g., Pro 5:7) or some fact connected with the history of redemption (e.g., Isa 28:22). The exhortation is not addressed to those whom he has seen in a state of rebellion, but to kings in general with reference to what he has prophetically seen and heard. שׁפטי ארץ are not those who judge the earth, but the judges, i.e., rulers ( Amo 2:3, cf. 1:8), belonging to the earth, throughout its length or breadth. The Hiph. השׂכּיל signifies to show intelligence or discernment;…”