Psalms 2
1 Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the people so foolish?
Varför larma hedningarna och tänka folken fåfänglighet?
2 The kings of the earth have taken their place, and the rulers are fixed in their purpose, against the Lord, and against the king of his selection, saying,
Jordens konungar resa sig upp, och furstarna rådslå med varandra, mot HERREN och hans smorde:
3 Let their chains be broken, and their cords taken from off us.
"Låt oss slita sönder deras bojor och kasta deras band ifrån oss."
4 Then he whose seat is in the heavens will be laughing: the Lord will make sport of them.
Han som bor i himmelen ler, HERREN bespottar dem.
5 Then will his angry words come to their ears, and by his wrath they will be troubled:
Då talar han till dem i sin vrede, och i sin förgrymmelse förskräcker han dem:
6 But I have put my king on my holy hill of Zion.
"Jag själv har insatt min konung på Sion, mitt heliga berg."
7 I will make clear the Lord's decision: he has said to me, You are my son, this day have I given you being.
Jag vill förtälja om vad beslutet är; HERREN sade till mig: "Du är min son, jag har i dag fött dig.
8 Make your request to me, and I will give you the nations for your heritage, and the farthest limits of the earth will be under your hand.
Begär av mig, så skall jag giva dig hedningarna till arvedel och jordens ändar till egendom.
9 They will be ruled by you with a rod of iron; they will be broken like a potter's vessel.
Du skall sönderslå dem med järnspira, såsom lerkärl skall du krossa dem."
10 So now be wise, you kings: take his teaching, you judges of the earth.
Så kommen nu till förstånd, I konungar; låten varna eder, I domare på jorden.
11 Give worship to the Lord with fear, kissing his feet and giving him honour,
Tjänen HERREN med fruktan, och fröjden eder med bävan.
12 For fear that he may be angry, causing destruction to come on you, because he is quickly moved to wrath. Happy are all those who put their faith in him.
Hyllen sonen, så att han icke vredgas och I förgåns på eder väg; ty snart kunde hans vrede upptändas. Saliga äro alla de som taga sin tillflykt till honom.
