Psalm 46 46 Psalms Book 2 Catholic Public Domain Version God Is Our Refuge and Strength (2 Kings 18:13–16; 2 Chronicles 32:1–8)
1 CPDV Unto the end. To the sons of Korah, for confidants. A Psalm. Our God is our refuge and strength, a helper in the tribulations that have greatly overwhelmed us. BSB BSB: For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
2 CPDV Because of this, we will not be afraid when the earth will be turbulent and the mountains will be transferred into the heart of the sea. BSB BSB: Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,
3 CPDV They thundered, and the waters were stirred up among them; the mountains have been disturbed by his strength. BSB BSB: though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah
4 CPDV The frenzy of the river rejoices the city of God. The Most High has sanctified his tabernacle. BSB BSB: There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 CPDV God is in its midst; it will not be shaken. God will assist it in the early morning. BSB BSB: God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns.
6 CPDV The peoples have been disturbed, and the kingdoms have been bowed down. He uttered his voice: the earth has been moved. BSB BSB: Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice.
7 CPDV The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our supporter. BSB BSB: The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
8 CPDV Draw near and behold the works of the Lord: what portents he has set upon the earth, BSB BSB: Come, see the works of the LORD, who brings devastation upon the earth.
9 CPDV carrying away wars even to the end of the earth. He will crush the bow and break the weapons, and he will burn the shield with fire. BSB BSB: He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.
10 CPDV Be empty, and see that I am God. I will be exalted among the peoples, and I will be exalted upon the earth. BSB BSB: “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
11 CPDV The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our supporter. BSB BSB: The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
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