Zaburi 2
1 Kwa nini mataifa wanafanya dhoruba, kwa nini watu wanafanya njama ambazo zitafeli?
Why are the nations plotting rebellion? The peoples devise schemes, but they're pointless.
2 Wafalme wa nchi kwa pamoja hushikilia misimamo yao na watawala kwa pamoja hufanya njama kinyume na Yahwe na kinyume na Masihi, wakisema,
The kings of the world prepare to attack, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and his anointed one, saying,
3 “Ngoja tuzikate pingu walizo tufingia sisi na kuzitupa pingu zao.”
“Let's break the chains and throw away the cords that bind us.”
4 Yeye aketie katika mbingu atacheka kwa dharau mbele yao; Bwana atawadhihaki wao.
But the one who sits enthroned in heaven laughs. The Lord mocks them.
5 Kisha ataongea nao katika hasira yake na kuwaogofya kwa gadhabu yake, akisema,
He will thunder at them, and terrify them in his fury, saying,
6 “Mimi mwenyewe nilimpaka mafuta mfalme wa Sayuni, mlima wangu mtakatifu.”
“It is I who placed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
7 Nami nitatangaza amri ya Yahwe. Yeye aliniambia, “wewe ni mwanangu! Leo hii nimekuwa baba yako.
“I will proclaim the Lord's decree,” says the king. “He told me, ‘You are my son. Today I have become your father.
8 Uniombe, nami nitakupa wewe taifa kwa ajili ya urithi na mikoa ya nchi iliyo bora kwa ajili ya umiliki wako.
Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your possessions—the whole earth will belong to you.
9 Wewe utawavunja wao kwa fimbo ya chuma; kama vile mtungi wa mfinyanzi, wewe utawavunja wao vipande vipande.”
You will break them with a rod of iron, smashing them like pottery.’”
10 Hivyo sasa, ninyi wafalme; mchukue tahadhari; mjirekebishe.
So then you kings, be wise! Be warned, you rulers of the world!
11 Mwabuduni Yahwe kwa hofu na mfurahi mkitetemeka.
Serve the Lord in reverence, celebrate with trembling!
12 Mumbusu mwana vinginevyo atawakasirikia, na mtakufa pale pale hasira yake ikiwaka. Ni jinsi gani wamebarikiwa wale wote watafutao usalama ndani yake.
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.
