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Psalm 46:1 through Psalm 46:11 (NIV)
1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
Selah
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Selah
8 Come and see the works of the LORD,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear,
he burns the shields with fire.
10 “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
11 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Selah
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
VERSES 1-5
This psalm encourages to hope and trust in God; in his power and providence, and
his gracious presence with his church in the worst of times. We may apply it to
spiritual enemies, and the encouragement we have that, through Christ, we shall
be conquerors over them. He is a Help, a present Help, a Help found, one whom we
have found to be so; a Help at hand, one that is always near; we cannot desire a
better, nor shall we ever find the like in any creature. Let those be troubled
at the troubling of the waters, who build their confidence on a floating
foundation; but let not those be alarmed who are led to the Rock, and there find
firm footing. Here is joy to the church, even in sorrowful times. The river
alludes to the graces and consolations of the Holy Spirit, which flow through
every part of the church, and through God’s sacred ordinances, gladdening the
heart of every believer. It is promised that the church shall not be moved. If
God be in our hearts, by his word dwelling richly in us, we shall be
established, we shall be helped; let us trust and not be afraid.
VERSES 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, take the comfort, and say,
If God be for us, who can be against us? With this, through life and in death,
let us answer every fear.