Psalms 46
1 God is the one who protects us and causes us to be strong; he is always ready to help us when we have troubles.
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 So, even if the earth shakes, we will not be afraid. Even if the mountains fall into the middle 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 and if the water in the sea roars and foams, and the hills shake violently, we will not be afraid!
Their waters have roared and been troubled, the mountains have been troubled by his might. (Pause)
4 [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.
The flowings of the river gladden the city of God: the Most High has sanctified his tabernacle.
5 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.
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her with his countenance.
6 [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].
The nations were troubled, the kingdoms tottered: he uttered his voice, the earth shook.
7 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.
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our helper. (Pause)
8 Come and (see/think about) the amazing things that Yahweh has done [DOU]!
Come, and behold the works of the Lord, what wonders he has achieved on the earth.
9 He stops wars all over the world; he breaks bows [and arrows]; he destroys spears; he burns up shields.
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 [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.”
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
11 [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.
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our helper.
