Why do the nations rebel and the peoples plot in vain?
I pulverize them like dust before the wind; I trample them like mud in the streets.
Though they intend to harm you and devise a wicked plan, they will not prevail.
Nations rage, kingdoms topple; the earth melts when He lifts His voice.
The Lord of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
I will praise You, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.
Do not forget the clamor of Your adversaries, the tumult of Your opponents that goes up constantly.
They devise clever schemes against Your people; they conspire against Your treasured ones.
Band together, peoples, and be broken; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for war, and be broken; prepare for war, and be broken.
“But when the tenant farmers saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him and take his inheritance! ’
For He will be handed over to the Gentiles, and He will be mocked, insulted, spit on;
They were glad and agreed to give him silver.
Then the mob joined in the attack against them, and the chief magistrates stripped off their clothes and ordered them to be beaten with rods.
When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them.
These will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings. Those with Him are called, chosen, and faithful. ”