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.

For the chief musician. A psalm of the sons of Korah; set to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and 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.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains should be shaken into the heart of the seas,

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

though its waters roar and rage, and though the mountains tremble with their swelling. (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 the city of God happy, the holy place where the Most High dwells.

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

God is in the middle of her; she will not be moved; God will help her, and he will do so 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 raged and the kingdoms were shaken; he lifted up his voice, and the earth melted.

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

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

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

Come, behold the deeds of Yahweh, the destruction he has caused on 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 makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and cuts the spear into pieces; he burns up the 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.

Be quiet and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted on the earth.

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

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