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God Is Our Refuge and Strength

Psalms 46:2

In 11 translations

BSB
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,
KJV
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;midst…: Heb. heart of the seas
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;
LSV
Therefore we do not fear in the changing of earth, || And in the slipping of mountains || 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.
DBY
Therefore will we not fear though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the heart of the seas;
DRC45:3
Therefore we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea.
GNV
Therefore will not we feare, though the earth be moued, and though the mountaines fall into the middes of the sea.
JPS46:3
Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, and though the mountains be moved into the heart of the seas;
LXXE45:3
Therefore will we not fear when the earth is troubled, and the mountains are removed into the depths of the seas.

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Original-language editions

WLC46:3
עַל־כֵּ֣ן לֹא־נִ֭ירָא בְּהָמִ֣יר אָ֑רֶץ וּבְמ֥וֹט הָ֝רִ֗ים בְּלֵ֣ב יַמִּֽים׃KJV:Ps.46.2
LXX-Br45:3
Διὰ τοῦτο οὐ φοβηθησόμεθα ἐν τῷ ταράσσεσθαι τὴν γῆν, καὶ μετατίθεσθαι ὄρη ἐν καρδίαις θαλασσῶν.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Psalms 23:4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
  • Hebrews 13:6So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
  • Psalms 27:3Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
  • Luke 21:9–11When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.” Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be…
  • Matthew 21:21“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.
  • Luke 21:33Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
  • Psalms 18:7Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger.
  • 2 Peter 3:10–14But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this…
  • Psalms 82:5They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
  • Luke 21:25–28There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming…
  • Genesis 7:11–12In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, on the seventeenth day of the second month, all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. And the rain fell upon the earth for…
  • Matthew 8:24–26Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” “You of little faith,” Jesus…

From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).

Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 46:3 in some Bibles
  • 46:2 in most Bibles

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