Psalms 24:2 net — For he set its foundation upon the seas, and established it upon the ocean currents.

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"For he set its foundation upon the seas, and established it upon the ocean currents."

— Psalms 24:2, NET Bible

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Psalms 24 — Context

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A psalm of David. The LORD owns the earth and all it contains, the world and all who live in it.

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For he set its foundation upon the seas, and established it upon the ocean currents.

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Who is allowed to ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?

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The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

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Such godly people are rewarded by the LORD, and vindicated by the God who delivers them.

Psalms 24:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 24:2 say?
Psalms 24:2 in the NET Bible reads: “For he set its foundation upon the seas, and established it upon the ocean currents.”
Where is Psalms 24:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 24:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 24, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 24:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 24:2 in?
Psalms 24:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 24:2?
Psalms 24:2 reads (NET): “For he set its foundation upon the seas, and established it upon the ocean currents.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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