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.

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 Therefore we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and the mountains shall be removed 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 Their waters roared and were troubled: the mountains were troubled with his strength.

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

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

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

[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 armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.

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

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

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 breaks bows [and arrows]; he destroys spears; he burns up shields.

10 Be still and see that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in 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 armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.

[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.