Psalm 104:5 “He set the earth on its foundations, never to be moved.”

Psalm 104:5

He set the earth on its foundations, never to be moved.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

He laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be moved forever.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

He set the earth vpon her foundations, so that it shall neuer moue.

Darby Translation

He laid the earth upon its foundations: it shall not be removed for ever.

Young's Literal Translation

He hath founded earth on its bases, It is not moved to the age and for ever.

Bible in Basic English

He has made the earth strong on its bases, so that it may not be moved for ever and ever;

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Cross references

“Who laid the foundations of the earth”

Job 26:7 Psalm 24:2 Psalm 33:9 Psalm 136:6 Job 38:4–7

Job 26:7 · BSB

He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth upon nothing.

Psalm 24:2 · BSB

For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.

Psalm 33:9 · BSB

For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.

Psalm 136:6 · BSB

He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever.

Job 38:4–7 · BSB

Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding.

“that it”

Psalm 96:10 Revelation 20:11 Psalm 93:1 Ecclesiastes 1:4 2 Peter 3:10 Revelation 6:14

Psalm 96:10 · BSB

Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.

Revelation 20:11 · BSB

Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.

Psalm 93:1 · BSB

The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

Ecclesiastes 1:4 · BSB

Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.

2 Peter 3:10 · BSB

But 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.

Revelation 6:14 · BSB

The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants.

6You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains.

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