Psalms 46

1 Unto the end, for the sons of Core, for the hidden. Our God is our refuge and strength: a helper in troubles, which have found us exceedingly.

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 we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea.

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

3 Their waters roared and were troubled: the mountains were troubled with his strength.

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

4 The stream of the river maketh the city of God joyful: the most High hath sanctified his own 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 thereof, it shall not be moved: God will help it in the morning early.

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

6 Nations were troubled, and kingdoms were bowed down: he uttered his voice, the earth trembled.

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

7 The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.

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

8 Come and behold ye the works of the Lord: what wonders he hath done upon earth,

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

9 Making wars to cease even to the end of the earth. He shall destroy the bow, and break the weapons: and the shield he shall burn in the 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 see that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, and 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 armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.

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