^{2 Ref} The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against Jehovah, and against his anointed, `saying',

^{3 Ref} Let us break their bonds asunder, And cast away their cords from us.

^{4 Ref} He that sitteth in the heavens will laugh: The Lord will have them in derision.

^{5 Ref} Then will he speak unto them in his wrath, And vex them in his sore displeasure:

^{6 Ref} Yet I have set my king Upon my holy hill of Zion.

^{7 Ref} I will tell of the decree: Jehovah said unto me, Thou art my son; This day have I begotten thee.

^{8 Ref} Ask of me, and I will give `thee' the nations for thine inheritance, And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.