John Gill Commentary Psalms 46:2

"Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, And though the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas;" — Psalms 46:2 (ASV)

Therefore will not we fear
, The consideration of the Lord's being the refuge, strength, and help of his people, in all times of trouble and distress, has a great influence on their faith and confidence, and makes them intrepid and fearless in the midst of the greatest dangers: nor indeed have they any reason to be afraid of men or devils, since the Lord is on their side; nor should they indulge a slavish fear on any account whatever;

though the earth be removed ;
or "changed" ^F21 , as to its position or fruitfulness; or whatever changes, vicissitudes, and revolutions may be in the kingdoms, nations, and among the inhabitants of the earth, through wars and desolations made thereby;

and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea ;
so the destruction of kingdoms, empires, and cities, is expressed by a like phrase; as of Babylon, (Jeremiah 51:25) ; and of the Roman and Pagan empire, (Revelation 6:12–14) , and of the city of Rome, (Revelation 8:8) .

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FOOTNOTES:

• F21: (rymhb) "cum mutabit", Pagninus; "etiamsi permutarit", Vatalbulus; "si commutaret", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; so Ainsworth.