Psalms 2:1

Psalms 2:1 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1Why do the nations conspire

and the peoples plot in vain?

1Why are the nations restless

And the peoples plotting in vain?

1Why are the nations in an uproar [in turmoil against God],

And why do the people devise a vain and hopeless plot?

1Why do the nations rage

and the peoples plot in vain?

1Why do the nations rage,

And the peoples meditate a vain thing?

1Why doe the heathen rage, and the people murmure in vaine?

1Why do the nations rage,

and the peoples plot a vain thing?

1Why do the nations plan evil together?

Why do they make useless plans?

1Why are nations making plans to turn against the Lord?

All their plans will fail!

1Why have nations assembled tumultuously? And peoples meditate vanity?