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Psalms 46

Berean Standard Bible

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God Is Our Refuge and Strength

Psalm subtitle:For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song.

Verse1God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. (selected verse)

Verse2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, (selected verse)

Verse3though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge.Selah (selected verse)

Verse4There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. (selected verse)

Verse5God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. (selected verse)

Verse6Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice. (selected verse)

Verse7The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.Selah (selected verse)

Verse8Come, see the works of the LORD, who brings devastation upon the earth. (selected verse)

Verse9He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire. (selected verse)

Verse10“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” (selected verse)

Verse11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.Selah (selected verse)

Translator notes (2)
  • Subtitle: Alamoth is probably a musical or liturgical term; here and in 1 Chronicles 15:20.
  • Verse 9: Or chariots
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