2 The kings of the earth set themselves,

and the rulers take counsel together,

against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,

3 “Let us burst their bonds apart

and cast away their cords from us.”

2 The kings of the earth set themselves,

And the rulers take counsel together,

Against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,

3 Let us break their bands asunder,

And cast away their cords from us.

2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle;

the rulers plot together

against the Lord

and against his anointed one.

3 “Let us break their chains,” they cry,

“and free ourselves from slavery to God.”

2 The kings of the earth set themselves,

And the rulers take counsel together,

Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,

3 “Let us break Their bonds in pieces

And cast away Their cords from us.”

2 The kings of the earth prepare to fight,

and their leaders make plans together

against the Lord

and his appointed one.

3 They say, “Let’s break the chains that hold us back

and throw off the ropes that tie us down.”

2 The kings of the earth set themselves,

And the rulers take counsel together,

Against Jehovah, and against his anointed, saying,

3 Let us break their bonds asunder,

And cast away their cords from us.

2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the princes plot together, against Jehovah and against his anointed: 3 Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their cords from us!

2 Kings take their stands. 

Rulers make plans together 

against the Lord and against his Messiahby saying, 

3 “Let’s break apart their chains 

and shake off their ropes.” 

2 The kings of the earth take their stand,

and the rulers conspire together

against the Lord and His Anointed One:

3 “Let us tear off their chains

and free ourselves from their restraints.”

2 The kings of the earth set themselves,

and the rulers take counsel together,

against the Lord and his anointed, saying,

3 “Let us burst their bonds asunder,

and cast their cords from us.”

2 The kings of the earth establish themselves,

and the rulers conspire together

against Yahweh and his anointed:

3 “Let us tear off their bonds,

and cast their cords from us!”

2 The kings of the earth take their stand against the Lord.

The rulers of the earth gather together against his anointed king.

3 “Let us break free from their chains,” they say.

“Let us throw off their ropes.”

2 The kings of the earth take their stand

And the rulers take counsel together

Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,

3 “Let us tear their fetters apart

And cast away their cords from us!”