1 Why do the nations rant?Why do the peoples rave uselessly?
2 The earth’s rulers take their stand;the leaders scheme togetheragainst the Lord andagainst his anointed one.
3 "Come!" they say."We will tear off their ropesand throw off their chains!"
4 The one who rules in heaven laughs;my Lord makes fun of them.
5 But then God speaks to them angrily;then he terrifies them with his fury:
6 "I hereby appoint my king on Zion,my holy mountain!"
7 I will announce the Lord’s decision:He said to me, "You are my son,today I have become your father.