Psalm 46

Psalm 46 ¹ For the director of music. A song of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth. God is our place of safety. He gives us strength. He is always there to help us in times of trouble.

² The earth may fall apart. The mountains may fall into the middle of the sea. But we will not be afraid.

³ The waters of the sea may roar and foam. The mountains may shake when the waters rise. But we will not be afraid.

⁴ God’s blessings are like a river. They fill the city of God with joy. That city is the holy place where the Most High God lives.

⁵ Because God is there, the city will not fall. God will help it at the beginning of the day.

⁶ Nations are in disorder. Kingdoms fall. God speaks, and the people of the earth melt in fear.

⁷ The LORD who rules over all is with us. The God of Jacob is like a fort to us.

⁸ Come and see what the LORD has done. See the places he has destroyed on the earth.

⁹ He makes wars stop from one end of the earth to the other. He breaks every bow. He snaps every spear. He burns every shield with fire.

¹⁰ He says, “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be honored among the nations. I will be honored in the earth.” ¹¹ The LORD who rules over all is with us. The God of Jacob is like a fort to us.