Psalm 2:1

New English Translation

Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail?

Cross References

Psalm 18:42

I grind them as fine windblown dust; I beat them underfoot like clay in the streets.

Psalm 21:11

Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.

Psalm 46:6

Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves.

Psalm 46:7

The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)

Psalm 57:9

I will give you thanks before the nations, O Master! I will sing praises to you before foreigners!

Psalm 74:23

Do not disregard what your enemies say, or the unceasing shouts of those who defy you.

Psalm 83:3

They carefully plot against your people, and make plans to harm the ones you cherish.

Isaiah 8:9

You will be broken, O nations; you will be shattered! Pay attention, all you distant lands of the earth! Get ready for battle, and you will be shattered! Get ready for battle, and you will be shattered!

Matthew 21:38

But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him and get his inheritance!’

Luke 18:32

For he will be handed over to the Gentiles; he will be mocked, mistreated, and spat on.

Luke 22:5

They were delighted and arranged to give him money.

Acts 16:22

The crowd joined the attack against them, and the magistrates tore the clothes off Paul and Silas and ordered them to be beaten with rods.

Acts 5:33

Now when they heard this, they became furious and wanted to execute them.

Revelation 17:14

They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful.”