Psalms 2:2

⁵⁹Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death,

¹Now when morning had come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.

¹²The ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority as kings with the beast for one hour. ¹³These have one mind, and they give their power and authority to the beast. ¹⁴These will war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with him are called, chosen, and faithful.”

¹¹Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate. ¹²Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before that they were enemies with each other.

⁷You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.

³⁰There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

³⁸how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

⁴For, behold, the kings assembled themselves, they passed by together.

⁴¹He first found his own brother, Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah!” (which is, being interpreted, Christ

¹⁰Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.