46:1 GOD IS our Refuge and Strength [mighty {and} impenetrable to temptation], a very present {and} well-proved help in trouble. |
46:2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains be shaken into the midst of the seas, |
46:3 Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling {and} tumult. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! |
46:4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High. |
46:5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God will help her right early [at the dawn of the morning]. |
46:6 The nations raged, the kingdoms tottered {and} were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. |
46:7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our Fortress and High Tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! |
46:8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has wrought desolations {and} wonders in the earth. |
46:9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow into pieces and snaps the spear in two; He burns the chariots in the fire. |
46:10 Let be {and} be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth! |
46:11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our High Tower and Stronghold). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! |