Psalms 46
46
God on Our Side
For the Pure and Shining One by the prophetic singers of Korah’s clan
A poetic song to the melody of “Hidden Things” # 46 As translated in the Septuagint. Other versions read “for the maidens.” Ps. 46 is known as one of the Songs of Zion. The others are Pss. 48; 76; 84; 87; 122. These are psalms that praise Jerusalem as God’s dwelling place.
1God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge!
You’re a proven help in time of trouble—
more than enough and always available whenever I need you.
2So we will never fear
even if every structure of support # 46:2 Or “earth itself.” were to crumble away.
We will not fear even when the earth quakes and shakes,
moving mountains and casting them into the sea.
3For the raging roar of stormy winds and crashing waves
cannot erode our faith in you.
Pause in his presence
4God has a constantly flowing river whose sparkling streams
bring joy and delight to his people.
His river flows right through the city of God Most High,
into his holy dwelling places. # 46:4 The plural “dwelling places” points to believers today. Each believer is now the holy dwelling place of God. God’s river flows into us and through us.
5God is in the midst of his city, # 46:5 This is a reference to Jerusalem, but today God calls his church a “city” on a hill. secure and never shaken.
At daybreak his help will be seen with the appearing of the dawn.
6When the nations are in uproar with their tottering kingdoms,
God simply raises his voice,
and the earth begins to disintegrate before him.
7Here he comes!
The Commander!
The mighty Lord of Angel Armies is on our side!
The God of Jacob fights for us!
Pause in his presence
8-9Everyone look!
Come and see the breathtaking wonders of our God.
For he brings both ruin and revival.
He’s the one who makes conflicts end
throughout the earth,
breaking and burning every weapon of war.
10Surrender your anxiety. # 46:10 Or “Let go!” The Septuagint reads “relax.”
Be still and realize that I am God.
I am God above all the nations,
and I am exalted throughout the whole earth.
11Here he stands!
The Commander!
The mighty Lord of Angel Armies is on our side!
The God of Jacob fights for us!
Pause in his presence
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46
God, the Protector of Zion
1For the leader. A song of the Korahites. According to alamoth.#Alamoth: the melody of the Psalm, now lost.
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2God is our refuge and our strength,
an ever-present help in distress.#Ps 48:4; Is 33:2.
3#Figurative ancient Near Eastern language to describe social and political upheavals.Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken
and mountains quake to the depths of the sea,
4Though its waters rage and foam
and mountains totter at its surging.#Ps 93:3–4; Jb 9:5–6; Is 24:18–20; 54:10.
Selah
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5#Jerusalem is not situated on a river. This description derives from mythological descriptions of the divine abode and symbolizes the divine presence as the source of all life (cf. Is 33:21; Ez 47:1–12; Jl 4:18; Zec 14:8; Rev 22:1–2).Streams of the river gladden the city of God,
the holy dwelling of the Most High.#Ps 48:2–3; 76:3.
6God is in its midst; it shall not be shaken;
God will help it at break of day.#Is 7:14.
7Though nations rage and kingdoms totter,
he utters his voice and the earth melts.#Ps 2:1–5; 48:5–8; 76:7–9; Is 17:12–14.
8#The first line of the refrain is similar in structure and meaning to Isaiah’s name for the royal child, Emmanuel, With us is God (Is 7:14; 8:8, 10).The Lord of hosts is with us;
our stronghold is the God of Jacob.
Selah
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9Come and see the works of the Lord,
who has done fearsome deeds on earth;#Ps 48:9–10.
10Who stops wars to the ends of the earth,
breaks the bow, splinters the spear,
and burns the shields with fire;#Ps 76:4.
11#Ps 48:11.“Be still and know that I am God!
I am exalted among the nations,
exalted on the earth.”
12The Lord of hosts is with us;
our stronghold is the God of Jacob.
Selah
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