Psalms 46
Chapter Overview
A song of confidence in God's protection during times of upheaval and crisis. This psalm declares that God is our refuge and strength, even when the earth shakes and mountains fall into the sea, culminating in the famous call to 'be still and know that I am God.'
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1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2Therefore we won't be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas;
3though its waters roar and are troubled, though the mountains tremble with their swelling. Selah.
4There is a river, the streams of which make the city of God glad, the holy place of the tents of the Most High.
5God is in her midst. She shall not be moved. God will help her at dawn.
6The nations raged. The kingdoms were moved. He lifted his voice, and the earth melted.
7The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
8Come, see the Lord's works, what desolations he has made in the earth.
9He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. He breaks the bow, and shatters the spear. He burns the chariots 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."
11The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
About Psalms
A collection of 150 songs and prayers expressing the full range of human emotion before God.
Old Testament • Book #19 • 150 chapters