Psalms 46:2
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Psalms 46:2 in other translations
| BSB | Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, |
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| WEB | Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas; |
| ASV | Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, And though the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas; |
| YLT | Therefore we fear not in the changing of earth, And in the slipping of mountains Into the heart of the seas. |
| DARBY | Therefore will we not fear though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the heart of the seas; |
| BBE | For this cause we will have no fear, even though the earth is changed, and though the mountains are moved in the heart of the sea; |
| Webster | Therefore will we not fear, though the earth shall be removed, and though the mountains shall be carried into the midst of the sea; |
What does Psalms 46:2 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 46:2-3
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 46:1-5
This psalm encourages to hope and trust in God; in his power and providence, and his gracious presence with his church in the worst of times. We may apply it to spiritual enemies, and the encouragement we have that, through Christ, we shall be conquerors over them. He is a Help, a present Help, a Help found, one whom we have found to be so; a Help at hand, one that is always near; we cannot desire a better, nor…
Psalms 46:2 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 46:2
- Psalms 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
- Hebrews 13:6
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
- Psalms 27:3
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
- Luke 21:9-11
But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
- Matthew 21:21
Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
- Luke 21:33
Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
- Psalms 18:7
Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.
- Psalms 82:5
They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
- 2 Peter 3:10-14
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. …
- Luke 21:25-28
And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
- Genesis 7:11-12
In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.
- Matthew 8:24-26
And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
23:4; 27:3; Mt 8:24-26; Heb 13:6
though.
Ge 7:11,12; Lu 21:9-11,25-28,33; 2Pe 3:10-14
mountains.
Mt 21:21
midst of the sea. Heb. heart of the seas.
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Context
- Psalms 46:1
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
- Psalms 46:2
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
- Psalms 46:3
Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
Psalms 46:2 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Por tanto no temeremos aunque la tierra sea removida; aunque se traspasen los montes al corazón de la mar. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Dieu est notre refuge et notre force, un secours dans les détresses, toujours facile à trouver. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Darum werden wir uns nicht fürchten, wenngleich gewandelt würde die Erde, und wenn die Berge wankten im Herzen des Meeres, |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Omnes gentes, plaudite manibus; jubilate Deo in voce exsultationis: |