1. Why do the nations rage,and the peoples plot in vain?
2. The kings of the earth set themselves,and the rulers take counsel together,against the Lordand against His anointed, saying,
3. “Let us tear off their bondsand cast away their ropes from us.”
4. He who sits in the heavens laughs;the Lord ridicules them.
5. Then He will speak to them in His wrathand terrify them in His burning anger: