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¹ Why do the nations plot,^[a]
    and why do their people
    make useless plans?^[b]
2 The kings of this earth
    have all joined together
    to turn against the Lord
    and his chosen one.
³ They say, "Let's cut the ropes
    and set ourselves free!"

⁴ In heaven the Lord laughs
as he sits on his throne,
    making fun of the nations.
⁵ The Lord becomes furious
    and threatens them.
His anger terrifies them
    as he says,
⁶     "I've put my king on Zion,
    my sacred hill."

⁷ I will tell the promise
    that the Lord made to me:
"You are my son, because today
    I have become your father.
⁸ Ask me for the nations,
    and every nation on earth
    will belong to you.
⁹ You will smash them
    with an iron rod
    and shatter them
    like dishes of clay."

¹⁰ Be smart, all you rulers,
    and pay close attention.
¹¹     Serve and honor the Lord;
    be glad and tremble.
¹² Show respect to his son
    because if you don't,
the Lord might become furious
    and suddenly destroy you.^[c]
But he blesses and protects
    everyone who runs to him.