¹ Why do the nations conspire^[a]
    and the peoples plot^(A) in vain?
² The kings^(B) of the earth rise up
    and the rulers band together
    against the Lord and against his anointed,^(C) saying,

² for people who are wicked and deceitful^(A)
    have opened their mouths against me;
    they have spoken against me with lying tongues.^(B)