Psalm 46 Geneva Study Bible

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1 <{a} Alamoth.>> God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in {b} trouble.

(a) Which was either a musical instrument or a solemn tune, to which this psalm was sung.

(b) In all manner of troubles God shows his speedy mercy and power in defending his.

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

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

(d) Though the afflictions rage, yet the rivers of God's mercies bring sufficient comfort to his.

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

(e) The river of Shiloh, which passed through Jerusalem: meaning, though the defence seems small, yet if God has appointed it, it is sufficient.

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

(f) Always when need requires.

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

7 The LORD of hosts is {g} with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

(g) They are assured that God can and will defend his Church from all dangers and enemies.

8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, {h} what desolations he hath made in the earth.

(h) That is, how often he has destroyed his enemies, and delivered his people.

9 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.

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

(i) He warns them who persecute the Church to cease their cruelty: for also they will feel that God is too strong for them against whom they fight.

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