Psalms 104:5
What does Psalms 104:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 104:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Who laid the foundations of the earth, That it should not be moved for ever.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Who laid the foundations of the earth, That it should not be moved for ever.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He has made the earth strong on its bases, so that it may not be moved for ever and ever;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862He hath founded earth on its bases, It is not moved to the age and for ever.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Remember his marvellous works which he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He laid the earth upon its foundations: it shall not be removed for ever.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Revelation 20:11
And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat upon it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
- Psalms 136:6
To him that spread forth the earth above the waters; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
- Psalms 93:1
Jehovah reigneth; he is clothed with majesty; Jehovah is clothed with strength; he hath girded himself therewith: The world also is established, that it cannot be moved.
- 2 Peter 3:10
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
- Ecclesiastes 1:4
One generation goeth, and another generation cometh; but the earth abideth for ever.
- Job 38:4
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
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