GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
1 Why do the nations gather together? Why do their people devise useless plots?
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Why do the nations conspireand the peoples plot in vain?
2 Kings take their stands. Rulers make plans together against the LORD and against his Messiah by saying,
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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's break apart their chains and shake off their ropes."
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“Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”
4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs. The Lord makes fun of 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. In his burning anger he terrifies them by saying,
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He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6 "I have installed my own king on Zion, my holy mountain."
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“I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
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