Psalms 46

Berean Standard Bible

Chapter summary

Psalm 46 begins by declaring God as a refuge and strength, leading the speakers to state they will not fear even if the earth transforms and mountains fall into the seas amidst roaring and foaming waters. The text then describes a river whose streams bring joy to the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High, where God is present to help at the break of dawn. It notes that nations rage and kingdoms crumble as the earth melts when God raises His voice, while identifying the Lord of Hosts and the God of Jacob as a fortress. Observers are then invited to witness the works of the Lord, who brings devastation to the earth and stops wars by breaking bows, shattering spears, and burning shields. Finally, the text records a divine statement commanding listeners to be still and know that God will be exalted among the nations and over the earth, before repeating that the Lord of Hosts and the God of Jacob serve as a fortress.

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¹God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. ²Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, ³though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah ⁴There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. ⁵God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. ⁶Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice. ⁷The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah ⁸Come, see the works of the LORD, who brings devastation upon the earth. ⁹He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire. ¹⁰“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” ¹¹The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah