Psalms 2:3

3 “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”

Psalms 2:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
ESV
3 "Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us."
NLT
3 “Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.”
MSG
3 "Let's get free of God! Cast loose from Messiah!"
CSB
3 "Let us tear off their chains and free ourselves from their restraints."

Psalms 2:3 In-Context

1 Why do the nations conspireand the peoples plot in vain?
2 The 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.”
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
5 He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Job 36:8
  • 2. S 2 Samuel 3:34; Jeremiah 5:5
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