1 Why this turmoil of nations, 2with kings of the earth conspiring, 3to snap their bonds 4He whose throne is in heaven laughs, 5Then he speaks to them in his wrath, 6“This my king is installed by me, 7I will tell of the LORD’s decree. 8Only ask, and I make you the heir of the nations, 9You will break them with sceptre of iron, 10So now, you kings, be wise: 11Serve the LORD in awe, 12lest, angry, he hurl you to ruin;