Lexham English Bible LEB
New International Version NIV
1 Why are nations in tumult, and countries plotting in vain?
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Why do the nations conspireand the peoples plot in vain?
2 [The] kings of [the] earth establish themselves, and the rulers conspire together against Yahweh and his anointed:
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The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the LORD and against his anointed, saying,
3 "Let us tear off their bonds, and cast their cords from us!"
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“Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”
4 [He who] sits [enthroned] in the heavens laughs. The Lord derides them.
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The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
5 Then he speaks to them in his wrath, and in his fury he terrifies them:
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He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6 "But as for me, I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain."
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“I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
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