Psalms 104:5

5 He set the earth on its foundations; it can never be moved.

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Psalms 104:5 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.

English Standard Version (ESV)

5 He set the earth on its foundations, so that it should never be moved.

New Living Translation (NLT)

5 You placed the world on its foundation so it would never be moved.

The Message Bible (MSG)

5 You set earth on a firm foundation so that nothing can shake it, ever.

American Standard Version (ASV)

5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, That it should not be moved for ever.

GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)

5 You set the earth on its foundations so that it can never be shaken.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

5 He established the earth on its foundations; it will never be shaken.

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

5 You placed the earth on its foundations. It can never be moved.

Psalms 104:5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 104:5

Who laid the foundations of the earth
Or "founded the earth upon its bases" ^F12; which some take to be the waters, according to ( Psalms 24:2 ) , others the centre of gravity in it; others the mountains; others the circumambient air, by which it is poised; rather the almighty power of God, by which it subsists; this is the work of Christ the Almighty; see ( Hebrews 1:3 Hebrews 1:10 ) .

That it should not be removed for ever:
for though it may be shaken by earthquakes, yet not removed; nor will it be until the dissolution of all things, when it shall flee away before the face of the Judge, and a new earth shall succeed, ( Revelation 20:11 ) ( 21:1 ) .

FOOTNOTES:

F12 (hynwkm le) "super bases ejus", Montanus, Musculus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; so the Tigurine version, Gejerus, Michaelis.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

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Psalms 104:5 In-Context

3 and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters. He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind.

4 He makes winds his messengers,flames of fire his servants.

5 He set the earth on its foundations; it can never be moved.

6 You covered it with the watery depths as with a garment; the waters stood above the mountains.

7 But at your rebuke the waters fled, at the sound of your thunder they took to flight;

Cross References 2

1. Exodus 31:17; Job 26:7; Psalms 24:1-2; Psalms 102:25; Psalms 121:2
2. S 1 Samuel 2:8