Psalm 46

1  GOD IS our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proved help in trouble.2  Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains be shaken into the midst of the seas,3  Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling and tumult. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!4  There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High.5  God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God will help her right early [at the dawn of the morning].6  The nations raged, the kingdoms tottered and were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.7  The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our Fortress and High Tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!8  Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has wrought desolations and wonders in the earth.9  He 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 in the fire.10  Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) 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 (our High Tower and Stronghold). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

Psalm 46

For the music director; by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style; a song.

1 God is our strong refuge;
he is truly our helper in times of trouble.

2 For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes,
and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,

3 when its waves crash and foam,
and the mountains shake before the surging sea. (Selah)

4 The river’s channels bring joy to the city of God,
the special, holy dwelling place of the sovereign One.

5 God lives within it, it cannot be moved.
God rescues it at the break of dawn.

6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown.
God gives a shout, the earth dissolves.

7 The Lord who commands armies is on our side!
The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)

8 Come! Witness the exploits of the Lord,
who brings devastation to the earth!

9 He brings an end to wars throughout the earth;
he shatters the bow and breaks the spear;
he burns the shields with fire.

10 He says, “Stop your striving and recognize that I am God!
I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!”

11 The Lord who commands armies is on our side!
The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)