¹ Why^(A) do the nations rage^(B)
and the peoples plot in vain?^(C)
2 The kings of the earth take their stand,^(D)
and the rulers conspire together
against the Lord and his Anointed One:^[a](E)
3 “Let’s tear off their chains
and throw their ropes off of us.”^(F)

²⁶ The kings of the earth take their stand
and the rulers assemble together
against the Lord and against his Messiah.^[a](A)