Psalms 46

God is our refuge and strength

For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.a ²Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,b ³though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selahc ⁴There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.d

⁵God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns.e 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. Selahf ⁸Come, see the works of the LORD, who brings devastation upon the earth.g

⁹He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.h ¹⁰“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”i ¹¹The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selahj