Psalms 46 ASV
Summary: A hymn of confident trust amid cosmic upheaval, Psalm 46 declares "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" even should mountains be "moved into the heart of the sea" (v. 1-2), contrasting roaring waters and nations in uproar with a river that gladdens the city of God. Its most famous line, spoken as God's own command amid the chaos, is "Be still, and know that I am God" (v. 10), a verse that inspired Martin Luther's hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." It closes with the refrain "the LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress" (v. 11).
1For 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.
2Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, And though the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas;
3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, Though the mountains tremble with the swelling thereof. [Selah
4There is a river, the streams whereof make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High.
5God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God will help her, and that right early.
6The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved: He uttered his voice, the earth melted.
7Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah
8Come, behold the works of Jehovah, What desolations he hath made in the earth.
9He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; He breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; He burneth the chariots in the fire.
10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
11Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah
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