Psalm 46:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Traditional

To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Literal

For the one directing. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is unto us a place of refuge and strength, a help in distress surely to be found.

Latin

In finem, filiis Core, pro arcanis. Psalmus. Deus noster refugium et virtus; adjutor in tribulationibus quæ invenerunt nos nimis.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Notes

Psalms 46:1

According to Alamoth (“maidens”; see also study note on 1 Chronicles 15:20). In worship, a choir or a group of instrumentalists performed this hymn.

Psalms 46:1–3

Even during natural disasters, the citizens of Zion show no fear.

Psalms 46:1–11

This psalm of Zion celebrates God's special presence in Jerusalem (see also Psalms 48, 76, 87, 122). It encourages trust in the Lord because the people of Zion have his protection.

Theme notes and profiles

Praise Psalms Salvation in the Psalms Spirit Empowerment The Cloud and Fire Trusting God in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 145:18
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.
Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Psalm 62:7–8
My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.
Psalm 91:1–9
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 142:5
I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”
Deuteronomy 4:7
For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Proverbs 14:26
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
2 Samuel 22:17–20
He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.
Hebrews 6:18
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.
Psalm 46:7
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Parallels

2 Kings 18:13–16 2 Chronicles 32:1–8

People

Alamoth: A musical term, possibly referring to a high pitch Korah: Levite rebel leader; his descendants became temple servants

Glossary

Alamoth David Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of Zion

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Alamoth: Inscription To Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Preservation Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Preservation Burdens Church: Safe Under his Care Defeat Faith: Exemplified God: Preserver God's Help God's Protection How to Treat your Enemies Korah: Son of Kohath, and Head of the Family of Sacred Musicians Among the Levites To Mind Control Music: Alamoth: And in the Title of Praise: Psalms of, for God's Goodness to Israel Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Refuge Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Strength Protecting Israel Protection Protection of God Is: Seasonable Psalms: Thanksgiving Select Readings: God, Our Refuge Shelter Trusting in God

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