3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.

Other Translations of Psalm 2:3

New International Version

3 "Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles."

English Standard Version

3 "Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us."

The Message

3 "Let's get free of God! Cast loose from Messiah!"

New King James Version

3 "Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us."

New Living Translation

3 "Let us break their chains," they cry, "and free ourselves from slavery to God."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 2:3

Commentary on Psalm 2:1-6

(Read Psalm 2:1-6)

We are here told who would appear as adversaries to Christ. As this world is the kingdom of Satan, unconverted men, of every rank, party, and character, are stirred up by him to oppose the cause of God. But the rulers of the earth generally have been most active. The truths and precepts of Christianity are against ambitious projects and worldly lusts. We are told what they aim at in this opposition. They would break asunder the bands of conscience, and the cords of God's commandments; they will not receive, but cast them away as far as they can. These enemies can show no good cause for opposing so just and holy a government, which, if received by all, would bring a heaven upon earth. They can hope for no success in so opposing so powerful a kingdom. The Lord Jesus has all power both in heaven and in earth, and is Head over all things to the church, notwithstanding the restless endeavours of his enemies. Christ's throne is set up in his church, that is, in the hearts of all believers.