Psalm 4651

For the music director; by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style;52 a song.

46:1 God is our strong refuge;1

he is truly our helper in times of trouble.2

46:2 For this reason we do not fear3 when the earth shakes,4

and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,5

46:3 when its waves6 crash7 and foam,

and the mountains shake8 before the surging sea.9

(Selah)

46:4 The river’s channels bring joy to the city of God,10

the special, holy dwelling place of11 the sovereign One.12

46:5 God lives within it,13 it cannot be moved.14

God rescues it15 at the break of dawn.16

46:6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown.17

God18 gives a shout,19 the earth dissolves.20

46:7 The Lord who commands armies is on our side!21

The God of Jacob22 is our protector!23

(Selah)

46:8 Come! Witness the exploits24 of the Lord,

who brings devastation to the earth!25

46:9 He brings an end to wars throughout the earth;26

he shatters27 the bow and breaks28 the spear;

he burns29 the shields with fire.30

46:10 He says,31 “Stop your striving and recognize32 that I am God!

I will be exalted33 over34 the nations! I will be exalted over35 the earth!”

46:11 The Lord who commands armies is on our side!36

The God of Jacob37 is our protector!38

(Selah)