Psalms 46

The city of God is a strong, safe place #46:1 The city of Jerusalem is a picture of God's people. God keeps his own people safe and makes them happy.

1God is a strong place for us, where he will keep us safe. He will always help us when troubles come.

2So even when the earth shakes, we will not be afraid. And when the mountains fall down into the deep sea, we will still not be afraid.

3If the sea makes dangerous waves, so that even the mountains shake, we will never be afraid. Selah.

4There is a river that runs into the city of God, and it brings God's blessing to the people there. That is the holy place where the Most High God lives.

5God is in that city. Nothing can ever destroy it. When dawn comes, God will be there to help it.

6Nations are shouting with anger! Kingdoms shake and fall. God calls in a loud voice, and even the earth melts!

7The Lord Almighty is there to help us. The God of Jacob keeps us safe. Selah.

8Come and see the great things that the Lord has done. He has brought terrible things to the earth!

9All over the world, he causes wars to finish. He destroys the soldiers' bows and spears. He burns their shields in a fire.

10He says, ‘Be still and quiet! Understand that I am God. I rule as king over the nations. All the world will say that I am great.’

11The Lord Almighty is there to help us. The God of Jacob keeps us safe. Selah.