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Psalms 46

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 46 of 150

1 To the chief musician. For the sons of Korah; A song. For the Virgins. God is our refuge and strength, very much found to be a help in distresses.

2 On account of this we will not fear when the earth changes and when mountains are slipping into the heart of the seas.

3 Its waters shall rage and foam; let the mountains shake in its swelling. Selah.

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Chapter Summary

The confidence which God's people have in Jehovah. An exhortation to behold it. To the chief musician. For the sons of Korah; A song. For the Virgins.

Key Hebrew Words

מַחְסֶּה refuge H4268 · TWOT 700b
עֹז strength H5797 · TWOT 1596b
עֶזְרָה help H5833 · TWOT 1598b
נָהָר river H5104 · TWOT 1315a
רָפָה be still H7503 · TWOT 2198
רוּם be exalted H7311 · TWOT 2175

Timeline

Earth Changes and Mountains Slip

The people declare they will not fear even though the earth changes, waters foam, and mountains slip into the sea.

Psalms 46:1-3
The Glad River

A river gladdens the city of God, ensuring that she will not be shaken when morning turns.

Psalms 46:4-5
Desolations and Peace

Jehovah makes ruins on the earth, ends wars, breaks bows, cuts spears, and burns chariots in the fire.

Psalms 46:8-9

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