Psalm 46

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