Psalm 24:2

New International Reader's Version

He set it firmly on the oceans. He made it secure on the waters.

Cross References

Genesis 8:22

“As long as the earth lasts, there will always be a time to plant and a time to gather the crops. As long as the earth lasts, there will always be cold and heat. There will always be summer and winter, day and night.”

Job 38:4

“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you know.

Psalm 136:6

He spread out the earth on the waters. His faithful love continues forever.

Psalm 33:6

The heavens were made when the Lord commanded it to happen. All the stars were created by the breath of his mouth.

Psalm 89:12

You created everything from north to south. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon sing to you with joy.

Psalm 93:1

The Lord rules. He puts on majesty as if it were clothes. The Lord puts on majesty and strength. Indeed, the world has been set in place. It is firm and secure.

Psalm 95:4

He owns the deepest parts of the earth. The mountain peaks belong to him.

Psalm 96:10

Say to the nations, “The Lord rules.” The world is firmly set in place. It can’t be moved. The Lord will judge the people of the world fairly.

Jeremiah 5:22

Shouldn’t you have respect for me?’ announces the Lord. ‘Shouldn’t you tremble with fear in front of me? I made the sand to hold the ocean back. It will do that forever. The ocean can’t go past it. The waves might roll, but they can’t sweep over it. They might roar, but they can’t go across it.