Translations
Modern
For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.
Traditional
For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
Literal
For He has founded it upon the seas, and upon the rivers He established it.
Latin
Quia ipse super maria fundavit eum, et super flumina præparavit eum.
Original
Hebrew
English
For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.
Notes
God created everything in an orderly and stable manner (see Psalm 89:11; 102:25; 104:5).
The kingdom belongs to the Creator, the Great King (see Psalm 22:27).
The shepherd from Psalm 23, who is also the King of the world, takes control of Zion.
This series of psalms shows a journey from confidence and commitment (Psalms 20–21), through anguish and abandonment (Psalm 22), and finally to comfort, insight, and hope (Psalms 23–24).
These psalms develop the importance of:
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Geology: General Scriptures Concerning God: Creator The Sea: God: Founded the Earth Upon