Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
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1 Why do the nations rebel and the peoples plot in vain?
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Why do the nations conspireand the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and His Anointed One:
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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 chains and free ourselves from their restraints."
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“Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord ridicules them.
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The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
5 Then He speaks to them in His anger and terrifies them in His wrath:
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He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6 "I have consecrated 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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