Psalms 2:1-5 ▼

1 Why do the nations rage And the peoples meditate on a vain thing?

2 The kings of the earth take their stand And the rulers take counsel together Against Yahweh and against His Anointed, saying,

3 “Let us tear their fetters apart And cast away their cords from us!”

4 He who sits in the heavens laughs, The Lord mocks them.

5 Then He speaks to them in His anger And terrifies them in His fury, saying,