^{25 Ref} who by the mouth of your servant, David, said, 'Why do the nations rage, And the peoples plot a vain thing?

^{26 Ref} The kings of the earth take a stand, And the rulers take council together, Against the Lord, and against his Christ{Christ (Greek) and Messiah (Hebrew) both mean Anointed One. (Compare Psalm 2)}.'

^{27 Ref} For truly, in this city against your holy servant, Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together

^{28 Ref} to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.

^{29 Ref} Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,