Psalm 46

1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,

3 though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah

4 There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.

5 God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns.

6 Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice.

7 The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

8 Come, see the works of the LORD, who brings devastation upon the earth.

9 He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.

10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”

11 The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

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Chapter summary

'God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble', therefore no fear though the earth do change and the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas.

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'God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble', therefore no fear though the earth do change and the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas. A river makes glad the city of God; 'God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God will help her, and that right early.' He maketh wars to cease, breaketh the bow, burneth the chariots. 'Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations.' Jehovah of hosts is with us: Luther's psalm, 'A Mighty Fortress.'

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Notes on the Old Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.

Context

Poetry · David, Asaph, Sons of Korah, others — Psalms overview

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