Psalm 90:2-3
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NRSV
2 Before the mountains were brought forth,
or ever you had formed the earth and the world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
3 You turn us[a] back to dust,
and say, “Turn back, you mortals.”
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
KJV
2 Before the mountains were brought forth,
or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world,
even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.
3 Thou turnest man to destruction;
and sayest, Return, ye children of men.
See "Mother Earth" in the Bible.
Re v.2, see Literal and Figurative Creation in the Bible and Created, formed and made.
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This passage was referenced here (2.4.3) in our response to the AACE discussion questions.
