Psalm 46–47

Psalm 46

For the choir director; a song by the descendants of Korah; according to alamoth.^a

¹God is our refuge and strength, 

an ever-present help in times of trouble. 

²That is why we are not afraid 

even when the earth quakes 

or the mountains topple into the depths of the sea. 

³Water roars and foams, 

and mountains shake at the surging waves. 

Selah 

⁴There is a river 

whose streams bring joy to the city of God, 

the holy place where the Most High lives. 

⁵God is in that city. 

It cannot fall. 

God will help it at the break of dawn. 

⁶Nations are in turmoil, and kingdoms topple. 

The earth melts at the sound of ⸤God’s⸥ voice. 

⁷The Lord of Armies is with us. 

The God of Jacob is our stronghold. 

Selah 

⁸Come, see the works of the Lord, 

the devastation he has brought to the earth. 

⁹He puts an end to wars all over the earth. 

He breaks an archer’s bow. 

He cuts spears in two. 

He burns chariots. 

¹⁰Let go ⸤of your concerns⸥! 

Then you will know that I am God. 

I rule the nations. 

I rule the earth. 

¹¹The Lord of Armies is with us. 

The God of Jacob is our stronghold. 

Selah 

Psalm 47

For the choir director; a psalm by Korah’s descendants. 

¹Clap your hands, all you people. 

Shout to God with a loud, joyful song. 

²We must fear the Lord, the Most High. 

He is the great king of the whole earth. 

³He brings people under our authority 

and ⸤puts⸥ nations under our feet. 

⁴He chooses our inheritance for us, 

the pride of Jacob, whom he loved. 

Selah 

⁵God has gone up with a joyful shout. 

The Lord has gone up with the sound of a ram’s horn. 

⁶Make music to praise God. 

Play music for him! 

Make music to praise our king. 

Play music for him! 

⁷God is the king of the whole earth. 

Make your best music for him! 

⁸God rules the nations. 

He sits upon his holy throne. 

⁹The influential people from the nations gather together 

as the people of the God of Abraham. 

The rulers of the earth belong to God. 

He rules everything.