Psalms 2
1 (Why do the [leaders of] nations rage [against God]?/It is foolish for the nations to be angry [with God]) [RHQ]. (Why do people plan to rebel [against God] even though it is in vain?/It is useless for people to plan to rebel [against God]) [RHQ]!
Warum stürmen die Völkerschaften und sinnen Leeres die Völker?
2 The kings of the nations prepare to revolt; the rulers plot together [to fight] against Yahweh and against his chosen king.
Die Könige der Erde stehen auf, und die Beherrscher ratschlagen miteinander wider Jehovah und wider Seinen Gesalbten:
3 They shout, “We should free ourselves from their control [MET]; we should not let them rule over us any longer!”
Laßt uns abreißen ihre Bande und von uns werfen ihre Seile!
4 But Yahweh, the one who sits [on his throne] in heaven, laughs [at them]; he ridicules those rulers.
Der in den Himmeln wohnt, lacht; der Herr verlacht sie.
5 Then, because he is angry with them, he rebukes them. He causes them to be terrified when [they realize] that he will furiously punish them.
Dann redet Er mit ihnen in Seinem Zorn, und macht sie bestürzt in Seinem Entbrennen.
6 [Yahweh says], “I have installed my king on Zion, my sacred hill [in Jerusalem].”
Ich aber habe Meinen König gesalbt auf Zijon, dem Berge Meiner Heiligkeit,
7 [And his king says], “I will proclaim what Yahweh has decreed. He said to me, ‘[It is as though] you are my son; today I have declared to everyone that [it is as though] [MET] I am your father.
Erzählen will Ich von der Satzung: Jehovah sprach zu Mir, Mein Sohn bist Du, Ich habe heute Dich gezeugt.
8 Ask me to give you the nations, so that they belong to you [to rule over them permanently], and I will give them to you. [Even] the most remote nations will be yours.
Bitte von Mir, so will zum Erbe Ich dir die Völkerschaften, zum Eigentum der Erde Enden geben.
9 You will defeat them completely [MET]; you will [destroy them like people] smash a clay pot with an iron rod [SIM].’”
Du sollst sie zerbrechen mit eisernem Zepter, wie des Töpfers Gefäße sie zerschmei-ßen.
10 So then, you kings and other rulers on the earth, act wisely! [Heed what Yahweh is] warning you!
Und nun, werdet klug, ihr Könige, laßt euch züchtigen, ihr Richter der Erde.
11 Serve Yahweh, fervently revering him; Rejoice [about what he has done for you], but tremble before him!
Dient Jehovah mit Furcht, und frohlockt Ihm mit Beben.
12 Bow down humbly before his son! If you do not do that, Yahweh will be angry, and he will suddenly get rid of you. Do not forget that he can very quickly show that he is very angry! But he is very pleased with all those who request him to protect them [MET].
Küsset den Sohn, daß Er nicht zürne und ihr umkommet auf dem Weg! denn über ein Kleines so entbrennt Sein Zorn. Selig sind alle, die auf Ihn sich verlassen.
