Psalm 46:6

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Modern

Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice.

Traditional

The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

Literal

The nations raged, the kingdoms were shaken; He has given forth with His voice; the earth melts.

Latin

Conturbatæ sunt gentes, et inclinata sunt regna: dedit vocem suam, mota est terra.

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English

Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice.

Notes

Psalms 46:6

People 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).

Psalms 46:4–6

The strong city, where God lives, protects its people. They enjoy the river flowing within the city. This river is calm, unlike the turbulent waters (representing the powers of the nations) outside the city.

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.

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