Psalms 46:1
God—for us, is a refuge and strength, A help in distresses, soon found.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
In Context
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation is there which hath gods nigh unto it,—like Yahweh our God, whensoever we have cried out unto him.
1 Chronicles 15:20and Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah and Benaiah,—with harps, over the trebles;
Psalms 14:6The purpose of the poor, ye would put to shame, because, Yahweh, is his refuge.
Psalms 46:7Yahweh of hosts, is with us, A high tower for us, is the God of Jacob. [Selah.]
Psalms 48:1Great is Yahweh, and worthy to be mightily praised, In the city of our God, His holy mountain.
Psalms 66:1Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 46:1
This psalm encourages us to hope and trust in God, and his power, and providence, and gracious presence with his church in the worst of times, and directs us to give him the glory of what he has done for us and what he will do: probably it was penned upon occasion of David's victories over the neighbouring nations ( 2 Sam. viii. ), and the rest which God gave him from all his enemies round about. We are here taught, I. To take comfort in God when things look very black and threatening, ver. 1-5 . II. To mention,… Read the whole commentary →