The Reign of the LORD's Anointed

1  Why do the nations conspire[1]and the peoples plot in vain? 2  The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying, 3  "Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles." 4  The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. 5  He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, 6  "I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain."