Psalms 46
God the Refuge of His People.
1God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable],
A very present and well-proved help in trouble.
2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change
And though the mountains be shaken and slip into the heart of the seas,
3Though its waters roar and foam,
Though the mountains tremble at its roaring. Selah.
4There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
The holy dwelling places of the Most High.
5God is in the midst of her [His city], she will not be moved;
God will help her when the morning dawns.
6The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered and were moved;
He raised His voice, the earth melted.
7The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.
8Come, behold the works of the Lord,
Who has brought desolations and wonders on the earth.
9He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow into pieces and snaps the spear in two;
He burns the chariots with fire.
10“Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth.”
11The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.