1. Why are nations in tumult, and countries plotting in vain?
2. The kings of the earth establish themselves, and the rulers conspire together against Yahweh and his anointed:
3. “Let us tear off their bonds, and cast their cords from us!”
4. He who sits enthroned in the heavens laughs. The Lord derides them.
5. Then he speaks to them in his wrath, and in his fury he terrifies them:
6. “But as for me, I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
7. I will tell the decree; Yahweh said to me: “You are my son; today I have begotten you.