Psalm 46

God Our Refuge

For the choir director. A song of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. x

1   God is our refuge and strength,

a helper who is always found

in times of trouble. y

2   Therefore we will not be afraid,

though the earth trembles

and the mountains topple

into the depths of the seas, z

3   though its water roars and foams

and the mountains quake with its turmoil. a    Selah

4   There is a river—

its streams delight the city of God,

the holy dwelling place of the Most High. b

5   God is within her; she will not be toppled.

God will help her when the morning dawns. c

6   Nations rage, kingdoms topple;

the earth melts when he lifts his voice. d

7   The LORD of Armies is with us;

the God of Jacob is our stronghold. e    Selah

8   Come, see the works of the LORD,

who brings devastation on the earth. f

9   He makes wars cease throughout the earth.

He shatters bows and cuts spears to pieces;

he sets wagons ablaze. g

10   “Stop your fighting, and know that I am God,

exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.” h

11   The LORD of Armies is with us;

the God of Jacob is our stronghold. i    Selah