Psalms 2:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He that sitteth, as the Judge upon his tribunal, and as the King of the whole world upon his royal throne; who, without stirring from his place, can with one look or word destroy all his enemies. In the heavens: this is opposed to their being and reigning upon earth, Psalms 2:2, and is mentioned here, as it is in other places of Scripture, as an evidence both of God's clear and certain knowledge of all things that are done below, as is noted, Psalms 11:4, and of his sovereign and irresistible power, as is hence gathered, Psalms 115:3. See the preface to the Lord's prayer. Shall laugh, i.e. shall both despise and deride them, and all their crafty devices, which he shall manifest to the world to be ridiculous and contemptible follies. Compare 2 Kings 19:21 Psalms 37:13.