# The kings of the earth take their stand together ... the rulers conspire together These two clauses have similar meanings. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) # take their stand together ... conspire together These phrases mean the same thing, implying that the leaders stand together in order to fight against Yahweh and his Messiah. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: "gather to fight ... plan together to revolt" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])