1Warum toben die Nationen und sinnen Eitles die Völkerschaften? (Ps 46,7; Ps 83,3; Apg 4,25)2Es treten auf Könige der Erde, und Fürsten tun sich zusammen gegen den HERRN und gegen seinen Gesalbten: (Ps 48,5; Ps 83,6; Joh 1,41; Offb 11,18)3»Lasst uns zerreißen ihre Bande und von uns werfen ihre Stricke!« (Jer 2,20; Jer 5,5)4Der im Himmel thront, lacht, der Herr spottet über sie. (Ps 37,13; Ps 59,9; Ps 123,1)5Dann redet er sie an in seinem Zorn, in seiner Zornglut schreckt er sie: (Jes 34,2)6»Habe doch ich meinen König geweiht auf Zion, meinem heiligen Berg!« (Offb 14,1)7Lasst mich die Anordnung des HERRN bekannt geben! Er hat zu mir gesprochen: »Mein Sohn bist du, ich habe dich heute gezeugt. (Lk 1,32; Joh 1,49; Apg 13,33; Hebr 1,5)8Fordere von mir, und ich will dir die Nationen zum Erbteil geben und zu deinem Besitz die Enden der Erde. (Ps 82,8; Dan 7,13; Hebr 1,2)9Mit eisernem Stab magst du sie zerschmettern, wie Töpfergeschirr sie zerschmeißen.« (Ps 110,5; Lk 19,27; Offb 2,27)10Und nun, ihr Könige, handelt verständig; lasst euch zurechtweisen, ihr Richter der Erde!11Dient dem HERRN mit Furcht, und[1] jauchzt mit Zittern! (Phil 2,12; Hebr 12,28)12Küsst den Sohn[2], dass er nicht zürne und ihr umkommt auf dem Weg; denn leicht entbrennt sein Zorn. Glücklich alle, die sich bei ihm bergen! (Ps 31,20; Ps 34,9; Ps 84,13; Spr 16,20; Jes 30,18; Offb 6,16)
von Biblica1Why do the nations conspire[1] and the peoples plot in vain?2The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,3‘Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.’4The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.5He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,6‘I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.’7I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, ‘You are my son; today I have become your father.8Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.9You will break them with a rod of iron[2]; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.’10Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.11Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.12Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
Psalm 2
New International Reader’s Version
von Biblica1Why do the nations plan evil together? Why do they make useless plans?2The kings of the earth rise up against the LORD. The rulers of the earth join together against his anointed king.3‘Let us break free from their chains,’ they say. ‘Let us throw off their ropes.’4The God who sits on his throne in heaven laughs. The Lord makes fun of those rulers and their plans.5When he is angry, he warns them. When his anger blazes out, he terrifies them.6He says to them, ‘I have placed my king on my holy mountain of Zion.’7I will announce what the LORD has promised. He said to me, ‘You are my son. Today I have become your father.8Ask me, and I will give the nations to you. All nations on earth will belong to you.9You will break them with an iron sceptre. You will smash them to pieces like clay pots.’10Kings, be wise! Rulers of the earth, be warned!11Serve the LORD and have respect for him. Celebrate his rule with trembling.12Obey the son completely, or he will be angry. Your way of life will lead to your death. His anger can blaze out at any moment. Blessed are all those who go to him for safety.
Psalm 2
King James Version
1Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying ,3Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.4He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.5Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.7I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter' vessel.10Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.