Psalm 2
1 Warum toben die Heiden und reden die Völker vergeblich?
(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]!
2 Die Könige der Erde stehen zusammen, und die Fürsten verabreden sich wider den HERRN und wider seinen Gesalbten:
The kings of the nations prepare to revolt; the rulers plot together [to fight] against Yahweh and against his chosen king.
3 «Wir wollen ihre Bande zerreißen und ihre Fesseln von uns werfen!»
They shout, “We should free ourselves from their control [MET]; we should not let them rule over us any longer!”
4 Der im Himmel thront, lacht, der HERR spottet ihrer.
But Yahweh, the one who sits [on his throne] in heaven, laughs [at them]; he ridicules those rulers.
5 Dann wird er zu ihnen reden in seinem Zorn und sie schrecken mit seinem Grimm:
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.
6 «Ich habe meinen König eingesetzt auf Zion, meinem heiligen Berge!»
[Yahweh says], “I have installed my king on Zion, my sacred hill [in Jerusalem].”
7 Ich will erzählen vom Ratschluß des HERRN; er hat zu mir gesagt: «Du bist mein Sohn, heute habe ich dich gezeugt
[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.
8 Heische von mir, so will ich dir die Nationen zum Erbe geben und die Enden der Erde zu deinem Eigentum.
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.
9 Du sollst sie mit eisernem Zepter zerschmettern, wie Töpfergeschirr sie zerschmeißen!»
You will defeat them completely [MET]; you will [destroy them like people] smash a clay pot with an iron rod [SIM].’”
10 So nehmet nun Verstand an, ihr Könige, und lasset euch warnen, ihr Richter der Erde!
So then, you kings and other rulers on the earth, act wisely! [Heed what Yahweh is] warning you!
11 Dienet dem HERRN mit Furcht und frohlocket mit Zittern.
Serve Yahweh, fervently revering him; Rejoice [about what he has done for you], but tremble before him!
12 Küsset den Sohn, daß er nicht zürne und ihr nicht umkommet auf dem Wege; denn wie leicht kann sein Zorn entbrennen! Wohl allen, die sich bergen bei ihm!
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].
