I keep thinking about your teachings, LORD, even if rulers plot against me.
I will study your teachings and follow your footsteps.
Rulers are cruel to me for no reason. But with all my heart I respect your words,
At daybreak the nation's leaders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law of Moses got together and brought Jesus before their council.
You'll never be safe, and your kingdom will be in danger as long as that son of Jesse is alive. Turn him over to me now! He deserves to die!”