Psalm 46

1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

God the Refuge of His People and Conqueror of the NationsTo the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. A Song For Alamoth.

2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;3  Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah4  There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.7 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has made desolations in the earth.9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariot in the fire.10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!11 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

PSALMS 46

God Is Our Mighty Fortress

1 God is our mighty fortress,
always ready to help
in times of trouble.

2 And so, we won't be afraid!
Let the earth tremble
and the mountains tumble
into the deepest sea.

3 Let the ocean roar and foam,
and its raging waves
shake the mountains.

4 A river and its streams
bring joy to the city,
which is the sacred home
of God Most High.

5 God is in that city,
and it won't be shaken.
He will help it at dawn.

6 Nations rage! Kingdoms fall!
But at the voice of God
the earth itself melts.

7 The [Lord] All-Powerful
is with us.
The God of Jacob
is our fortress.

8 Come! See the fearsome things
the [Lord] has done on earth.

9 God brings wars to an end
all over the world.
He breaks the arrows,
shatters the spears,
and burns the shields.t

10 Our God says, “Calm down,
and learn that I am God!
All nations on earth
will honor me.”

11 The [Lord] All-Powerful
is with us.
The God of Jacob
is our fortress.