If Psalm 1 shows the godly few among the Jews in the last days, and their blessing, as distinct as can be from the ungodly, it holds out the promise of judgment upon the wicked.
The second Psalm lets us know that all the plots and plans of the wicked will be brought to nothing by God's Anointed One, His King, His Son.
We may turn to Revelation 13 for the New Testament prophecy corresponding to what is told in verses 1 to 3. It is a solemn thing to consider, that God's Word shows beyond any doubt in many passages, that the preaching of the gospel of the grace of God will be rejected by mankind, who will turn away entirely from God and Christ, and believe Satan's lies.
Revelation 19-20; Jude; 2 Thessalonians 1-2; and many other scriptures declare that the present course of this world will end in the appearing of the Lord Jesus to judge the wicked, and set up His kingdom, as is intimated in Psalm 2,
The "people" in verse 1 are the races of mankind, kings and princes, perhaps already, and certainly soon will, want to have nothing to do with God and his Son.
We know from 2 Thessalonians 2 That there is a restraint on the world (verse 7) which will be removed, and then the lawless one shall be revealed.
When the Church of God is taken away at the coming of the Lord, and this event may occur at any moment, that of which Psalm 2 speaks, will shortly follow.
Notice, there is no thought of mercy in this Psalm; the wicked have had their opportunity to be saved, and have neglected it to their eternal loss.
Pharaoh (Exodus 5, 12) was shown signs and wonders six times, and each time he hardened his heart against God. After that, God hardened Pharoah's heart, his day of mercy was over. (See Hebrews 3:77Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, (Hebrews 3:7) to 4:13).
"Thou art My Son; this day have I begotten Thee" (Hebrews 1:77And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. (Hebrews 1:7)), refers to the Lord's birth as Mary's son in Bethlehem (See Matthew 1:20, 2320But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. (Matthew 1:20)
23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. (Matthew 1:23) and 2:15; Luke 1:3232He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: (Luke 1:32) and 35; 2:49; Romans 1:3, 43Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: (Romans 1:3‑4); Hebrews 1). The Son born in time, is the Son from eternity, as these same Scriptures show,—Him of whom John 3:11,18,35,3611Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. (John 3:11)
18He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. (John 3:18)
35The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. 36He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. (John 3:35‑36) and John 5:17,4717But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. (John 5:17)
47But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? (John 5:47) tell.
But when the time for reigning has come, Jerusalem will be the world's center, and Christ its king. Then will be irresistible power (verse 9), putting down all that resist Him.
In this Psalm, though the nations are spoken of, the rebellious Jews are included in the judgment that is foretold, for they will be joined with the Gentile enemies.
"Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him," a good word for any one at any time; but it is fearfully solemn to think of what eternal loss awaits those who will not put their trust in Him!