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.

God is the one who protects us and causes us to be strong; he is always ready to help us when we have troubles.

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.

So, even if the earth shakes, we will not be afraid. Even if the mountains fall into the middle of the sea,

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

and if the water in the sea roars and foams, and the hills shake violently, we will not be afraid!

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

[Blessings that come from] God are like a river that makes everyone in the city where [we worship] God joyful. It is the city where the temple of God, who is greater than any other god, exists.

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

God is in this city, and it will never be destroyed; he will [come to] help [the people in] that city at dawn every day.

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

[Sometimes] the [people of many] nations are terrified; kingdoms (are overthrown/cease to exist); God speaks [loudly like thunder], and the earth melts (OR, people everywhere become terrified) [MET].

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

But Yahweh, the commander of the armies of heaven, is with us; the God whom Jacob worshiped (OR, we Israeli people worship) is our refuge.

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

Come and (see/think about) the amazing things that Yahweh has done [DOU]!

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 stops wars all over the world; he breaks bows [and arrows]; he destroys spears; he burns up shields.

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

[God says], “Be quiet, and remember that I am God! I will be honored by the people of all nations. I will be honored all over the earth.”

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

[So never forget that] Yahweh, the commander of the armies of heaven, is with us; the God whom Jacob worshiped (OR, we Israeli people worship) is our refuge.