⁵ Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have plotted evil against you, saying,

² The kings of the earth take a stand, And the rulers take counsel together, Against Yahweh, and against his anointed,{The word "anointed" is the same as the word for "Messiah" or "Christ"} saying,

³ They conspire with cunning against your people. They plot against your cherished ones.

⁴ "Come," they say, "and let's destroy them as a nation, That the name of Israel may be remembered no more."

¹¹ There is one gone forth out of you, who devises evil against Yahweh, who counsels wickedness.

¹⁵ I am very angry with the nations that are at ease; for I was but a little displeased, but they added to the calamity."