^{1 Ref} Why do the nations rage, And the peoples plot a vain thing?

^{2 Ref} 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 Ref} "Let's break their bonds apart, And cast away their cords from us."

^{4 Ref} He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.