Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”
The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.
Though they plan evil against you, though they devise mischief, they will not succeed.
But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.’
Be broken, you peoples, and be shattered; give ear, all you far countries; strap on your armor and be shattered; strap on your armor and be shattered.
I beat them fine as dust before the wind; I cast them out like the mire of the streets.
When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them.
For he will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and shamefully treated and spit upon.
The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them with rods.
And they were glad, and agreed to give him money.
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.
Do not forget the clamor of your foes, the uproar of those who rise against you, which goes up continually!
They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones.