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)

¹⁰ Devise a plan; it will fail.^(A)
Make a prediction; it will not happen.
For God is with us.^[a](B)

³ Egypt’s spirit will be disturbed within it,
and I will frustrate its plans.
Then they will inquire of worthless idols, ghosts,
mediums, and spiritists.^(A)