Morning Psalm

Psalm 46

1 God is our refuge and strength, *

a very present help in trouble. 

2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, *

and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea; 

3 Though its waters rage and foam, *

and though the mountains tremble at its tumult. 

4 The LORD of hosts is with us; *

the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

5 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, *

the holy habitation of the Most High. 

6 God is in the midst of her;

she shall not be overthrown; *

God shall help her at the break of day. 

7 The nations make much ado, and the kingdoms are shaken; *

God has spoken, and the earth shall melt away. 

8 The LORD of hosts is with us; *

the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

9 Come now and look upon the works of the LORD, *

what awesome things he has done on earth. 

10 It is he who makes war to cease in all the world; *

he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear,

and burns the shields with fire. 

11 "Be still, then, and know that I am God; *

I will be exalted among the nations;

I will be exalted in the earth." 

12 The LORD of hosts is with us; *

the God of Jacob is our stronghold.