Ps 46:1God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], A very present and well-proved help in trouble.
Ps 46:2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains be shaken and slip into the heart of the seas,
Ps 46:3Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains tremble at its roaring. Selah.
Ps 46:4¶ There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High.
Ps 46:5God is in the midst of her [His city], she will not be moved; God will help her when the morning dawns.
Ps 46:6The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered and were moved; He raised His voice, the earth melted.
Ps 46:7The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.
Ps 46:8¶ Come, behold the works of the LORD, Who has wrought desolations and wonders in the earth.
Ps 46:9He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow into pieces and snaps the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire.
Ps 46:10"Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth."
Ps 46:11The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah. To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.<SS>