Psalm 2

In the 1600 the colonists took Psalm 2 out of original context and used it for their advantages. They used it to support what they called their "manifest destiny." This destiny was for them to take over North America, spread Christianity, and destroy those eho would not except their religion. In this translation I think they are talking directly about the Native Americans. Also as I was reading this translation from verses 8 and 9 gave me the impression that they colonist were saying that the Lord has given them the "heathen" or Native American and the land as their inheritance to conquer and possess.
Alter's translation is closer to the original text/meaning I think. Although the cntext of these translations are different they are saying similar things. They are both warning those that mock and reject God and his people (them). The warning is God will punish them with his wrath and his people will be the rulers. Also they are saying that is the enemy does not acknowledge and worship him he will be lost forever, he will die (verse 12).