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

יַעֲקֹ֣ב Jacob H3290 · TWOT 1676f
עִיר excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
קְ֝דֹ֗שׁ sacred H6918 · TWOT 1990b
שַׁמּ֣וֹת waste H8047 · TWOT 2409d
מִשְׁכְּנֵ֥י dwelling-place H4908 · TWOT 2387c

People & Context

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.

The Glad River

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

Desolations and Peace

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

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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