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Psalm 46

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.

Psalm 46:1 KJV

Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Psalm 46:2 KJV

Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

Psalm 46:3 KJV

There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

Psalm 46:4 KJV

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.

Psalm 46:5 KJV

The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

Psalm 46:6 KJV

The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Psalm 46:7 KJV

Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.

Psalm 46:8 KJV

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.

Psalm 46:9 KJV

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Psalm 46:10 KJV

The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Psalm 46:11 KJV

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Meaning of key verses in Psalm 46

Psalm 46:10

Psalm 46 describes a world in turmoil: mountains shaking, seas roaring, and nations in uproar. In the middle of it all, God speaks: "Be still, and know that I am God." The Hebrew for "be still" means to stop, let go, or cease striving. It is first a command to the warring nations to lay down their weapons, and also an invitation to God's people to stop panicking and trust him. Knowing that he is God brings calm, because he rules over all the chaos. The verse ends with confidence that God will be exalted in all the earth, whatever happens around us.

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