King James Version KJV
New International Version NIV
1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
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Why do the nations conspireand the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, 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 us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
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“Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”
4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
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The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
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He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
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“I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
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