1st Jan 2009

Psalm 46

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth.

1 God is our refuge and strength,
         A very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear,
         Even though the earth be removed,
         And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling.  Selah  
4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,
         The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved;
         God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved;
         He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
7 The LORD of hosts is with us;
         The God of Jacob is our refuge.  Selah  
8 Come, behold the works of the LORD,
         Who has made desolations in the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
         He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
         He burns the chariot in the fire.
10 Be still, and know that I am God;
         I will be exalted among the nations,
         I will be exalted in the earth!
11 The LORD of hosts is with us;
         The God of Jacob is our refuge.  Selah