Psalm 2:1

Psalm 2:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1Why do the nations conspire2:1 Hebrew; Septuagint rage

and the peoples plot in vain?

1Why are the 2:1 Or Gentilesnations restless

And the peoples plotting in vain?

1Why are the nations in an uproar

And the peoples devising a vain thing?

1Why are the 2:1 Or Gentiles.nations in an 2:1 I.e. a confusion of voices.uproar [in turmoil against God],

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

1Why do the nations rage2:1 Or noisily assemble; see Revelation 11:18.

and the peoples plot in vain?

1Why do the nations plan evil together?

Why do they make useless plans?