Matthew 26:4

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And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

The kings of earth take their station, and, grave men, have met by appointment together, - against Yahweh, and against his Anointed One saying :

Plotting is the lawless one, against the just, and gnashing upon him with his teeth.

For, violence, their heart muttereth, and, mischief, their lips do speak.

Yahweh therefore said unto me, - There is found a conspiracy, among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem:

Then Herod, privately, calling the wise men, ascertained from them the time of the appearing star;

and, being gathered together with the Elders and taking counsel, sufficient pieces of silver, gave they unto the soldiers, -

And the High-priests and the Scribes were seeking, how they might get rid of him; for they feared the people.