Psalm 2:1 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

¹ Why rage the heathen? and vain things why do the people mind?

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ Why do the heathen rage, And the people imagine a vain thing?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ WHY DO the nations assemble with commotion [uproar and confusion of voices], and why do the people imagine (meditate upon and devise) an empty scheme?

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ Why do the nations rage, And the peoples meditate a vain thing?

Common English Bible

¹ Why do the nations rant? Why do the peoples rave uselessly?

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ Why have the Gentiles been seething, and why have the people been pondering nonsense?

Psalm 2:1 Cross References

Psalm 46:6

The heathen rag'd tumultuously, the kingdoms moved were: The Lord God uttered his voice, the earth did melt for fear.

Psalm 21:11

For they beyond their might 'gainst thee did plot mischief and wrong.

Psalm 18:42

Then did I beat them small as dust before the wind that flies; And I did cast them out like dirt upon the street that lies.

Psalm 46:7

The Lord of hosts upon our side doth constantly remain: The God of Jacob's our refuge, us safely to maintain.

Psalm 57:9

I'll praise thee 'mong the people, Lord; 'mong nations sing will I:

Psalm 74:23

Do not forget the voice of those that are thine enemies: Of those the tumult ever grows that do against thee rise.

Psalm 83:3

Against thy chosen people they do crafty counsel take; And they against thy hidden ones do consultations make.