Psalms 90:2 nasb — Before the mountains were born Or You gave birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You…

NASB

"Before the mountains were born Or You gave birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God."

— Psalms 90:2, NASB

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Psalms 90 — Context

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Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.

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Before the mountains were born Or You gave birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.

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You turn man back into dust And say, "Return, O children of men."

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For a thousand years in Your sight Are like yesterday when it passes by, Or as a watch in the night.

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You have swept them away like a flood, they fall asleep; In the morning they are like grass which sprouts anew.

Psalms 90:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 90:2 say?
Psalms 90:2 in the NASB reads: “Before the mountains were born Or You gave birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.”
Where is Psalms 90:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 90:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 90, 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 90:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 90:2 in?
Psalms 90:2 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 90:2?
Psalms 90:2 reads (NASB): “Before the mountains were born Or You gave birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.” 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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