2 Why are ^(A)the ^[a]nations restless
And the peoples ^(B)plotting in vain?
² The ^(C)kings of the earth take their stand
And the rulers conspire together
^(D)Against the Lord and against His ^[b](E)Anointed, saying,
³ “Let’s ^(F)tear their shackles apart
And throw their ropes away from us!”

^10 (A)Devise a plan, but it will fail;
State a ^[a]proposal, but ^(B)it will not stand,
For ^[b](C)God is with us.”

³ Then the spirit of the Egyptians will be demoralized within them;
And I will confuse their strategy,
So that ^(A)they will resort to idols and ghosts of the dead,
And to ^[a]mediums and spiritists.