Psalms 46

1 To the chief music-maker. Of the sons of Korah; put to Alamoth. A Song. God is our harbour and our strength, a very present help in trouble.

For the end, for the sons of Core; a Psalm concerning secret things. God is our refuge and strength, a help in the afflictions that have come heavily upon us.

2 For this cause we will have no fear, even though the earth is changed, and though the mountains are moved in the heart of the sea;

Therefore will we not fear when the earth is troubled, and the mountains are removed into the depths of the seas.

3 Though its waters are sounding and troubled, and though the mountains are shaking with their violent motion. (Selah)

Their waters have roared and been troubled, the mountains have been troubled by his might. (Pause)

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the resting-place of God, the holy place of the tents of the Most High.

The flowings of the river gladden the city of God: the Most High has sanctified his tabernacle.

5 God has taken his place in her; she will not be moved: he will come to her help at the dawn of morning.

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her with his countenance.

6 The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax.

The nations were troubled, the kingdoms tottered: he uttered his voice, the earth shook.

7 The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah)

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our helper. (Pause)

8 Come, see the works of the Lord, the destruction which he has made in the earth.

Come, and behold the works of the Lord, what wonders he has achieved on the earth.

9 He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned in the fire.

Putting an end to wars as for the ends of the earth; he will crush the bow, and break in pieces the weapon, and burn the bucklers with fire.

10 Be at peace in the knowledge that I am God: I will be lifted up among the nations, I will be honoured through all the earth.

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 armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah)

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our helper.