KJV ORIGINAL
Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let everyone on earth stand in awe of him: the world will be secure and unshakable.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is calling all people everywhere to have reverent respect for God, and promises that the world stands firm because of His power.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a psalm of thanksgiving that David composed when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. It was a moment of great celebration and worship as God's presence was established in Israel's capital city. The psalm emphasizes God's sovereignty over all creation and all nations, not just Israel.
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