For the music director; by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style; a song.

46:1 God is our secure shelter; he is truly our helper in times of trouble.

46:2 For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,

46:3 when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea. (Selah)

46:4 The irrigation canals flowing from the river bring joy to the city of God, the special, holy dwelling place of the Sovereign One.

46:5 God lives within it, it cannot be upended. God rescues it at the break of dawn.

46:6 Nations make a commotion, kingdoms are upended. God gives a battle cry, the earth dissolves.

46:7 The Lord, the invincible Warrior, is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)

46:8 Come! Witness the exploits of the Lord, who brings devastation to the earth!

46:9 He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields.

46:10 He says, “Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!”

46:11 The Lord, the invincible Warrior is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)