Why are the nations in an uproar [in turmoil against God],
And why do the people devise a vain and hopeless plot?

“Surely every man walks about as a phantom;
Surely they make an uproar for nothing;
He amasses riches and does not know who will gather them.

Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves.

who stills the noise of the sea, the roar of their waves, and the uproar of the peoples.

Don't ignore the shout of those opposing you, The uproar of those who rebel against you continuously. To the Director: To the tune of "Do not Destroy!" A psalm of Asaph. A song.

See how Your enemies make an uproar;
those who hate You have acted arrogantly.