Psalms 46

1 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

4 A river flows to bring happiness to those in God's city, the holy place where the Most High lives.

The frenzy of the river rejoices the city of God. The Most High has sanctified his tabernacle.

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

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

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

The peoples have been disturbed, and the kingdoms have been bowed down. He uttered his voice: the earth has been moved.

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

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

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

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

9 He stops wars all over the world. He smashes the bow; he breaks the spear; he sets shields on fire.

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.

10 Stop fighting! Recognize I am God! I am the ruler of the nations; I am the ruler of the earth.

Be empty, and see that I am God. I will be exalted among the peoples, and I will be exalted upon the earth.

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

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