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.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

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

Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

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

Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. (Selah)

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

There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

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 her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.

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

The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

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

The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. (Selah)

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

Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he has made in 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 makes wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and cuts the spear in two; he burns the chariot in the fire.

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

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

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

The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. (Selah)