1. Why do the nations rebel?Why are the countries devising plots that will fail?
2. The kings of the earth form a united front;the rulers collaborateagainst the Lord and his anointed king.
3. They say, “Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us!Let’s free ourselves from their ropes!”
4. The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust;the Lord taunts them.
5. Then he angrily speaks to themand terrifies them in his rage, saying,
6. “I myself have installed my kingon Zion, my holy hill.”
7. The king says, “I will announce the Lord’s decree. He said to me:‘You are my son! This very day I have become your father!