46:1 God is our secure shelter;1
he is truly our helper in times of trouble.2
46:2 For this reason we do not fear3 when the earth shakes,4
and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,5
46:3 when its waves6 crash7 and foam,
and the mountains shake8 before the surging sea.9 (Selah)
46:4 The irrigation canals flowing from the river bring joy to the city of God,10
the special, holy dwelling place of11 the Sovereign One.12
46:5 God lives within it,13 it cannot be upended.14
God rescues it15 at the break of dawn.16
46:6 Nations make a commotion, kingdoms are upended.17
God18 gives a battle cry,19 the earth dissolves.20
46:7 The Lord, the invincible Warrior, is on our side!21
The God of Jacob22 is our protector!23 (Selah)
46:8 Come! Witness the exploits24 of the Lord,
who brings devastation to the earth!25
46:9 He brings an end to wars throughout the earth;26
he shatters27 the bow and breaks28 the spear;
46:10 He says,31 “Stop your striving and recognize32 that I am God!
I will be exalted33 over34 the nations! I will be exalted over35 the earth!”
46:11 The Lord, the invincible Warrior is on our side!36
The God of Jacob37 is our protector!38 (Selah)
Psalm 4739
For the music director; by the Korahites; a psalm.