Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 46:6
6Nations rage, kingdoms topple; the earth melts when he lifts his voice.
Psalms 46:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
- New International Version (NIV)Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
Context of Psalms 46:6
4There is a river — its streams delight the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High. 5God is within her; she will not be toppled. God will help her when the morning dawns. Nations rage, kingdoms topple; the earth melts when he lifts his voice. 7The Lord of Armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.Selah 8Come, see the works of the Lord, who brings devastation on the earth.
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הָמ֣וּ ג֭וֹיִם מָ֣טוּ מַמְלָכ֑וֹת נָתַ֥ן בְּ֝קוֹל֗וֹ תָּמ֥וּג אָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 46:6
- Psalms 2:1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
- Psalms 83:2See how your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have acted arrogantly.
- 2 Chronicles 14:9Then Zerah the Cushite came against them with an army of one million men and three hundred chariots. They came as far as Mareshah.
- 2 Chronicles 20:1After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to fight against Jehoshaphat.
- Isaiah 8:9Band together, peoples, and be broken; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for war, and be broken; prepare for war, and be broken.
- Isaiah 37:21Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “The Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘Because you prayed to me about King Sennacherib of Assyria,
- Isaiah 14:12Shining morning star, how you have fallen from the heavens! You destroyer of nations, you have been cut down to the ground.
- Psalms 68:8the earth trembled and the skies poured rain before God, the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.
- Psalms 97:5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord — at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
- Joshua 2:9and said to them, “I know that the Lord has given you this land and that the terror of you has fallen on us, and everyone who lives in the land is panicking because of you.
- Isaiah 64:1If only you would tear the heavens open and come down, so that mountains would quake at your presence —
- Amos 9:5The Lord, the God of Armies — he touches the earth; it melts, and all who dwell in it mourn; all of it rises like the Nile and subsides like the Nile of Egypt.
- Nahum 1:5The mountains quake before him, and the hills melt; the earth trembles at his presence — the world and all who live in it.
- Habakkuk 3:5Plague goes before him, and pestilence follows in his steps.
- 2 Peter 3:10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; on that day the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved, and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed.
- Revelation 6:13the stars of heaven fell to the earth as a fig tree drops its unripe figs when shaken by a high wind;
Commentaries on Psalms 46:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6The heathen raged - There had been terrible wars on all hands, and mighty states were crushed, when the poor Jews were, by the especial favor of God, kept in peace and safety. Kingdoms were moved while they were preserved. He uttered his voice - These words seem to refer to thunder, lightning, and earthquake. The expressions, however, may be figurative, and refer to the wars and desolations already mentioned. God gave the command; and one empire was cast…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6The heathen raged - The nations were in commotion, or were agitated like the waves of the sea. This language would well describe the consternation of the nations when the Assyrians went forth to conquest, and when, having subdued so many other kingdoms, they made war on Jerusalem. Compare Isaiah 36:18-20. The kingdoms were moved - That is, those who were invaded, as well as those that made the invasion. There was a general convulsion or shaking among the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-11Verses 6-11 Come and see the effects of desolating judgments, and stand in awe of God. This shows the perfect security of the church, and is an assurance of lasting peace. Let us pray for the speedy approach of these glorious days, and in silent submission let us worship and trust in our almighty Sovereign. Let all believers triumph in this, that the Lord of hosts, the God of Jacob, has been, is, and will be with us; and will be our Refuge. Mark this…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6People and nations live in chaos. They take every chance to benefit themselves (Psalm 83:2), stay busy with many things (39:6), and fill the world with noise. They are unstable and can fall apart, unlike the city of God (compare Psalm 15:5). But when the godly are troubled, they cry out to God for help (Psalm 42:5, 11; 43:5; 55:17).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. (Compare Psa 46:2). earth melted--all powers dissolved by His mere word (Psa 75:3; Ho 2:22).Read the comment
In the dictionaries
Commentaries on Psalms 46
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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