1
Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain?
2
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and his anointed, saying,
3
"Let us burst their bonds asunder, and cast their cords from us."
4
He who sits in the heavens laughs; the LORD has them in derision.
5
Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying,
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