Psalms 46

1 Unto the end. To the sons of Korah, for confidants. A Psalm. Our God is our refuge and strength, a helper in the tribulations that have greatly overwhelmed us.

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.

2 Because of this, we will not be afraid when the earth will be turbulent and the mountains will be transferred into the heart of the sea.

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;

3 They thundered, and the waters were stirred up among them; the mountains have been disturbed by his strength.

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

4 The frenzy of the river rejoices the city of God. The Most High has sanctified his tabernacle.

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

5 God is in its midst; it will not be shaken. God will assist it in the early morning.

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

6 The peoples have been disturbed, and the kingdoms have been bowed down. He uttered his voice: the earth has been moved.

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

7 The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our supporter.

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

8 Draw near and behold the works of the Lord: what portents he has set upon the earth,

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

9 carrying away wars even to the end of the earth. He will crush the bow and break the weapons, and he will burn the shield with fire.

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.

10 Be empty, and see that I am God. I will be exalted among the peoples, and I will be exalted upon the earth.

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.

11 The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our supporter.

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