Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying: “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.” The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. He rebukes them in his anger, and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, “I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.” (Psalm 2:1–6)
