1 Why do the nations rebel and the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire togetheragainst the Lord and His Anointed One:
3 “Let us tear off their chainsand free ourselves from their restraints.”
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;the Lord ridicules them.
5 Then He speaks to them in His angerand terrifies them in His wrath: