Psalms 46:2

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

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,

3 though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah

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

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

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;
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;
DARBY
Therefore will we not fear though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the heart of the seas;
BLB
Upon thus we will not fear, with the changing of the earth, and with the shaking of the mountains into the heart of the seas—
ÅB
Derfor frykter vi ikke, om jorden omskiftes, og om fjell rokkes i havets hjerte,
OTB
Derfor frykter vi ikke, om jorden skjelver
Og fjellene styrter i havets dyp;
B1930
Derfor frykter vi ikke, om jorden omskiftes, og om fjell rokkes i havets hjerte,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 23:4

    Even 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.

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  • Hebrews 13:6

    So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

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  • Psalms 27:3

    Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.

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  • Luke 21:9–11

    When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”

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  • 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.

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  • Luke 21:33

    Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

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  • Psalms 18:7

    Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger.

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  • Psalms 82:5

    They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

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