2 Why ^(B)do the ^[a]nations ^[b]rage,
And the people plot a ^[c]vain thing?
² The kings of the earth set themselves,
And the ^(C)rulers take counsel together,
Against the Lord and against His ^(D)Anointed,^[d] saying,
³ “Let ^(E)us break Their bonds in pieces
And cast away Their cords from us.”

²⁶ The kings of the earth took their stand,
And the rulers were gathered together
Against the Lord and against His Christ.’