Psalms 2:1
“Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vaine thing?”
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Psalms 2:1 Context
1Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vaine thing? 2The Kings of the earth set themselues, and the rulers take counsell together, against the Lord, and against his Anoynted, saying, 3Let vs breake their bandes asunder, and cast away their cords from vs.
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Other Translations for Psalms 2:1
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
- King James Version
Why are the nations in an uproar And the peoples devising a vain thing?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Why do the nations rage, And the peoples meditate a vain thing?
- American Standard Version (1901)
Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the people so foolish?
- Basic English Bible
Why are the nations in tumultuous agitation, and [why] do the peoples meditate a vain thing?
- Darby Bible
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
- Webster's Bible
Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?
- World English Bible
Why have nations tumultuously assembled? And do peoples meditate vanity?
- Youngs Literal Bible
Why are the nations in an uproar? And why do the peoples mutter in vain?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 2:1
2:1 Heathen - Who did so against David, #2Sam 5:6|,17 1Chron 14:8, and against Christ, #Luke 18:32 Acts 4:25|, &c.