Why do the nations conspire    and the peoples plot in vain?The kings of the earth rise up    and the rulers band together    against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,“Let us break their chains    and throw off their shackles.”

The One enthroned in heaven laughs;    the Lord scoffs at them.He rebukes them in his anger    and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,“I have installed my king    on Zion, my holy mountain.”

Psalm 2:1-6