Psalm 46

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Psalm 46 acknowledges God as the ultimate source of strength and refuge, even in the midst of chaos and disaster. The Psalmist reassures us that no matter what happens, we can trust God to protect us and be with us.

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The Strength and Refuge of God in Times of Trouble

1 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.
To the chief Musician for the sons of <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Korah">Korah</a>, A Song upon Alamoth.<a href="/bible/biblical-figures/God">God</a> is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/God">God</a>, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
9 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.
10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Commentary

In Psalm 46, the Psalmist encourages us to trust in God, despite the chaos and turmoil around us. The image of God as a "refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" reminds us that God is always there to protect us and guide us through difficult times. The Psalmist also assures us that even if the earth trembles and the mountains fall, God's power and presence will not falter. This message can be especially comforting in times of upheaval or uncertainty, as it reminds us that we are not alone and that God is always with us. Ultimately, Psalm 46 is a powerful testament to the strength and faithfulness of God in the face of adversity.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 46 it would take approximately 1 minutes to finish.

There are 11 verses in Psalm, chapter 46.