Psalm 46
God’s Defence of His City and People
To the leader. Of the Korahites. According to Alamoth. A Song.1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.5 God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns.6 The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
8 Come, behold the works of the Lord; see what desolations he has brought on the earth.9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.10 ‘Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.’11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah