Psalms 2:12

Kiss the Son -Him whom God hath declared to be his SonPsalms 2:7, and whom, as such, he has resolved to set as King on his holy hillPsalms 2:6. The word “kiss” here is used in accordance with Oriental usages, for it was in this way that respect was indicated for one of superior rank. This was the ancient mode of doing homage or allegiance to a king,1 Samuel 10:1. It was also the mode of rendering homage to an idol,1 Kings 19:18;Hosea 13:2;Job 31:27. The mode of rendering homage to a king by a kiss was sometimes to kiss his hand, or his dress, or his feet, as among the Persians. DeWette.