Psalm 46
Vers 1
God is our strength, our shield and tower;
he will defend us by his power.
In times of trouble he is near;
with him as help, we will not fear.
Though earth may shake in great commotion
and mountains plunge into the ocean,
though roaring seas make mountains quake,
his people he will not forsake.
Vers 2
There is a river always bringing
to God’s own city joy and singing.
Within her are the holy courts
where God Most High his grace imparts.
He in her midst his place has taken;
therefore she never will be shaken.
The LORD will to her help appear
when he at break of day draws near.
Vers 3
The nations rage, the kingdoms tumble;
our foes in terror shake and tremble.
God’s voice in thunder echoes forth;
his blazing anger melts the earth.
The LORD Almighty, great and glorious,
is on our side and goes before us.
He is our fortress, firm and sure;
with Jacob’s God we are secure.
Vers 4
Come, see God’s works: the desolations
that he has brought upon the nations.
He everywhere makes warfare cease
and blesses all the world with peace.
The bow he breaks, the spear he shatters;
the shields he burns, and foes he scatters.
See all the wonders he has done,
the victories his hand has won.
Vers 5
“Be still and know, all you who hear me,
that I am God, that you must fear me.
As your exalted King I reign,
and all the earth is my domain.”
The LORD Almighty, great and glorious,
is on our side and goes before us.
He is our fortress, firm and sure;
with Jacob’s God we are secure.