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Psalms 46:2
2So even when the earth shakes, we will not be afraid. And when the mountains fall down into the deep sea, we will still not be afraid.
Psalms 46:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
- New International Version (NIV)Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Context of Psalms 46:2
1God is a strong place for us, where he will keep us safe. He will always help us when troubles come. So even when the earth shakes, we will not be afraid. And when the mountains fall down into the deep sea, we will still not be afraid. 3If the sea makes dangerous waves, so that even the mountains shake, we will never be afraid. Selah. 4There is a river that runs into the city of God, and it brings God's blessing to the people there. That is the holy place where the Most High God lives.
Read all of Psalms 46Psalms 46:2 word by word
עַל־כֵּ֣ן לֹא־נִ֭ירָא בְּהָמִ֣יר אָ֑רֶץ וּבְמ֥וֹט הָ֝רִ֗ים בְּלֵ֣ב יַמִּֽים׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 46:2
- Psalms 23:4I may walk through a valley that is as dark as death. But I will not be afraid of any danger. This is because you are with me, Lord. Your stick and your shepherd's pole protect me from danger.
- Psalms 27:3Even if a whole army comes to fight against me, I will not be afraid. Even if they attack me in war, I will continue to trust God.
- Matthew 8:24Immediately a great storm began to blow across the lake. Water began to go into the boat and fill it. Jesus was sleeping.
- Hebrews 13:6Because of that, we can bravely say this: ‘The Lord is the one who helps me, so I will not be afraid. I will not be afraid of anything that people can do to me.’
- Genesis 7:11When Noah was 600 years old, on the 17th day of the second month, streams of water came up everywhere from below the earth. Also, the water in the heavens poured down on the earth.
- Luke 21:9You will hear about wars and people fighting each other. Do not be afraid. Those things must happen first, but the end of everything will not happen immediately.’
- 2 Peter 3:10The great day of the Lord will suddenly happen. That will surprise people, like when someone comes to rob them. There will be a very loud noise in the sky. The whole sky will go away. Fire will burn the whole universe and it will destroy everything. The earth and everything that people have made will then become clear.
- Matthew 21:21Jesus said to them, ‘I tell you this: You must believe in God. You must not have other ideas in your mind. If you believe in God, then you could also do the same thing to this fig tree. You could even say to this mountain, “Move away and throw yourself into the sea!” Then it would really happen.
Commentaries on Psalms 46:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Therefore will not we fear - Let what commotions will take place in the earth, we will trust in the all-powerful arm of God. Probably the earthquake referred to, here means political commotions, such as those mentioned under the title; and by mountains, kings or secular states may be intended.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Therefore will not we fear - Our confidence in God shall be unshaken and abiding. Having Him for our refuge and strength Psalm 46:1, we can have nothing to fear. Compare Psalm 56:3. Though the earth be removed - literally, “in the changing of the earth;” that is, though the earth should be changed. This may either mean, Though the earth should change its place or its very structure in these convulsions; or, though it should perish altogether. Compare…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3Even during natural disasters, the citizens of Zion show no fear.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2-32-3. The most violent civil commotions are illustrated by the greatest physical commotions.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 46
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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