Psalms 2

1 Why are the nations plotting rebellion? The peoples devise schemes, but they're pointless.

Hvorfor fnyse Hedningerne, og grunde Folkene paa Forfængelighed?

2 The kings of the world prepare to attack, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and his anointed one, saying,

Jordens Konger rejse sig, og Fyrsterne raadslaa tilsammen imod Herren og imod hans salvede:

3 “Let's break the chains and throw away the cords that bind us.”

„Lader os sønderrive deres Baand og kaste deres Reb af os!‟

4 But the one who sits enthroned in heaven laughs. The Lord mocks them.

Han, som bor i Himlene, ler; Herren spotter dem.

5 He will thunder at them, and terrify them in his fury, saying,

Da skal han tale til dem i sin Vrede og forfærde dem i sin Harme:

6 “It is I who placed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”

„Jeg har dog indsat min Konge over Zion, mit hellige Bjerg.‟

7 “I will proclaim the Lord's decree,” says the king. “He told me, ‘You are my son. Today I have become your father.

Jeg vil fortælle om et beskikket Raad; Herren sagde til mig: Du er min Søn; jeg fødte dig i Dag.

8 Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your possessions—the whole earth will belong to you.

Begær af mig, saa vil jeg give dig Hedningerne til din Arv og Jordens Grænser til din Ejendom.

9 You will break them with a rod of iron, smashing them like pottery.’”

Du skal sønderslaa dem med et Jernspir, ligesom Pottemagerkar skal du sønderbryde dem.

10 So then you kings, be wise! Be warned, you rulers of the world!

Og nu, I Konger, handler klogelig! lader eder undervise, I Dommere paa Jorden!

11 Serve the Lord in reverence, celebrate with trembling!

Tjener Herren med Frygt og fryder eder med Bæven!

12 Submit to his son so that he will not become angry and you die suddenly. His anger flares up quickly, but how happy are all those who go to him for protection.

Kysser Sønnen, at han ikke bliver vred, og I skulle omkomme paa Vejen; thi om et lidet vil hans Vrede optændes; salige alle de, som forlade sig paa ham!