Psalms 2:1
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
In other versions
Why do the nations rage, And the peoples meditate a vain thing?
ASV
Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the people so foolish?
BBE
Why are the nations in tumultuous agitation, and [why] do the peoples meditate a vain thing?
DBY
Why do the nations rage, And the peoples plot a vain thing?
WEB
Why have nations tumultuously assembled? And do peoples meditate vanity?
YLT
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
ENG
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
WBT
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
BSB
In context
1Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
3Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.