| 1. Why have nations gathered and [why do] kingdoms think vain things? |
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| 2. Kings of a land stand up, and nobles take counsel together against the Lord and against His anointed? |
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| 3. "Let us break their bands and cast off their cords from us." |
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| 4. He Who dwells in Heaven laughs; the Lord mocks them. |
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| 5. Then He speaks to them in His wrath; and He frightens them with His sore displeasure. |
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ה. |
| 6. "But I have enthroned My king on Zion, My holy mount." |
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| 7. I will tell of the decree; The Lord said to me, "You are My son; this day have I begotten you. |
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| 8. Request of Me, and I will make nations your inheritance, and the ends of the earth your possession. |
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ח. |
| 9. You shall break them with an iron rod; like a potter's vessel you shall shatter them." |
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ט. |
| 10. And now, [you] kings, be wise; be admonished, [you] judges of the earth. |
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י. |
| 11. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with quaking. |
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| 12. Arm yourselves with purity lest He become angry and you perish in the way, for in a moment His wrath will be kindled; the praises of all who take refuge in Him. |
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