Salmi 2
1 Perché le genti congiurano perché invano cospirano i popoli?
Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the people so foolish?
2 Insorgono i re della terra e i principi congiurano insieme contro il Signore e contro il suo Messia:
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,
3 «Spezziamo le loro catene, gettiamo via i loro legami».
Let their chains be broken, and their cords taken from off us.
4 Se ne ride chi abita i cieli, li schernisce dall'alto il Signore.
Then he whose seat is in the heavens will be laughing: the Lord will make sport of them.
5 Egli parla loro con ira, li spaventa nel suo sdegno:
Then will his angry words come to their ears, and by his wrath they will be troubled:
6 «Io l'ho costituito mio sovrano sul Sion mio santo monte».
But I have put my king on my holy hill of Zion.
7 Annunzierò il decreto del Signore. Egli mi ha detto: «Tu sei mio figlio, io oggi ti ho generato.
I will make clear the Lord's decision: he has said to me, You are my son, this day have I given you being.
8 Chiedi a me, ti darò in possesso le genti e in dominio i confini della terra.
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.
9 Le spezzerai con scettro di ferro, come vasi di argilla le frantumerai».
They will be ruled by you with a rod of iron; they will be broken like a potter's vessel.
10 E ora, sovrani, siate saggi istruitevi, giudici della terra;
So now be wise, you kings: take his teaching, you judges of the earth.
11 servite Dio con timore e con tremore esultate;
Give worship to the Lord with fear, kissing his feet and giving him honour,
12 che non si sdegni e voi perdiate la via. Improvvisa divampa la sua ira. Beato chi in lui si rifugia.
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.
