Psalm 2:1

Why do the nations rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

Psalm 46:6

The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

Psalm 83:4-8

They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.

Revelation 17:14

These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Psalm 18:42

Then did I beat them as fine as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.

Psalm 21:11

For they intended evil against you: they devised a mischievous act, which they are not able to perform.

Isaiah 8:9

Be shattered, O you people, you shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all you from far countries: gird yourselves, and you shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and you shall be broken in pieces.

Matthew 21:38

But when the tenants saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize his inheritance.

Luke 18:32

For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully treated, and spit on:

Luke 22:1-2

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew near, which is called the Passover.

Luke 22:5

And they were glad, and agreed to give him money.

Luke 22:22-23

And truly the Son of man goes, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

John 11:49-50

And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, You know nothing at all,

Acts 4:25-26

Who by the mouth of your servant David has said, Why did the nations rage, and the people imagine vain things?

Acts 5:33

When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.

Acts 16:22

And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates tore off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.

Acts 17:5-6

But the Jews who believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain wicked fellows of the rabble, and gathered a company, and set all the city in an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.

Acts 19:28-32

And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

Bible References

People

Matthew 21:38
But when the tenants saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize his inheritance.
John 11:49
And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, You know nothing at all,
Acts 5:33
When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
Revelation 17:14
These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

General references

Numbers 23:25
And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all.
Psalm 57:9
I will praise you, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto you among the nations.
Ezekiel 11:2
Then said he unto me, Son of man, these are the men that devise iniquity, and give wicked counsel in this city:
Ezekiel 38:7
Be prepared, and prepare for yourself, you, and all your company that are assembled unto you, and be a guard for them.
Luke 19:14
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
Luke 22:2
And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.