Psalms 46

1 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.

For the music director by the sons of Korah. According to alamoth, a song. God is our protection and our strength; always ready to help when troubles come.

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

So we will not be afraid though the earth shakes, though the mountains fall into the depths of the sea,

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

though the waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble as the waters surge violently! (Selah)

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

A river flows to bring happiness to those in God's city, the holy place where the Most High lives.

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

God is in the midst of the city; it will never fall. God protects it as soon as it is light.

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

Nations are in turmoil, kingdoms collapse. God raises his voice and the earth melts.

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

The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob protects us. (Selah)

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

Come and see what the Lord has achieved! See the amazing things he has done on the earth!

9 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.

He stops wars all over the world. He smashes the bow; he breaks the spear; he sets shields on fire.

10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted amongst the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

Stop fighting! Recognize I am God! I am the ruler of the nations; I am the ruler of the earth.

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

The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob protects us. (Selah)