Psalms 46:2

2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

Psalms 46:2 in Other Translations

2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,

2 So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.

2 We stand fearless at the cliff-edge of doom, courageous in seastorm and earthquake,

2 Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas,

Psalms 46:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 46:2

Therefore will not we fear
, The consideration of the Lord's being the refuge, strength, and help of his people, in all times of trouble and distress, has a great influence on their faith and confidence, and makes them intrepid and fearless in the midst of the greatest dangers: nor indeed have they any reason to be afraid of men or devils, since the Lord is on their side; nor should they indulge a slavish fear on any account whatever;

though the earth be removed;
or "changed" ^F21, as to its position or fruitfulness; or whatever changes, vicissitudes, and revolutions may be in the kingdoms, nations, and among the inhabitants of the earth, through wars and desolations made thereby;

and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
so the destruction of kingdoms, empires, and cities, is expressed by a like phrase; as of Babylon, ( Jeremiah 51:25 ) ; and of the Roman and Pagan empire, ( Revelation 6:12-14 ) , and of the city of Rome, ( Revelation 8:8 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F21 (rymhb) "cum mutabit", Pagninus; "etiamsi permutarit", Vatalbulus; "si commutaret", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; so Ainsworth.

Psalms 46:2 In-Context

1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.

5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.

Cross References

• 1. S Genesis 4:7; Psalms 3:6; Psalms 23:4
• 2. Psalms 82:5; Isaiah 13:13; Isaiah 24:1,19,20; Jeremiah 4:23; Daniel 11:19; Amos 8:14; S Revelation 6:14
• 3. ver 6; Psalms 18:7; Psalms 97:5; Isaiah 54:10; Amos 9:5; Micah 1:4; Nahum 1:5; Habakkuk 3:6
• 4. Exodus 15:8