Psalms 46

2 So we will not fear, even if earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.

3 Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! Interlude

4 A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home of the Most High.

5 God himself lives in that city; it cannot be destroyed. God will protect it at the break of day.

6 The nations are in an uproar, and kingdoms crumble! God thunders, and the earth melts!

7 The LORD Almighty is here among us; the God of Israel* is our fortress. Interlude²

8 Come, see the glorious works of the LORD: See how he brings destruction upon the world

9 and causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear in two; he burns the shields with fire.

10 "Be silent, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world."

11 The LORD Almighty is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude

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1: TITLE Hebrew according to alamoth.

2: Hebrew of Jacob; also in 46:11.

^{New Living Translation Bible and Notes used with permission Tyndale House Publishers.}