Psalms Chapter 46 (KJV)
Psalms 46
God as Refuge and StrengthDivine Sovereignty and PowerPeace in the Midst of ChaosGod's Presence with His PeopleStillness and Recognition of God's Authority
[To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God {is} our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. {for: or, of}
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; {midst...: Heb. heart of the seas}
{Though} the waters thereof roar {and} be troubled, {though} the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
{There is} a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy {place} of the tabernacles of the most High.
God {is} in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, {and that} right early. {and...: Heb. when the morning appeareth}
The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
The LORD of hosts {is} with us; the God of Jacob {is} our refuge. Selah. {our...: Heb. an high place for us}
Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Be still, and know that I {am} God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
The LORD of hosts {is} with us; the God of Jacob {is} our refuge. Selah.
Context & Meaning
Psalm 46 declares God as our refuge and strength in times of trouble, expressing confidence in His protection despite cosmic upheavals and natural disasters. The psalm contrasts the chaos of the world with the peace found in God's presence, culminating in the powerful call to be still and recognize God's sovereignty over all nations and creation.