Psalm 46:1
“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.”
Read in Context
1To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
Understanding This Verse
The sons of Korah celebrate God as a fortress and help in times of trouble.
In every crisis, God is immediately present and ready to help us.
Compare Translations
“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.”
“To the Overseer. -- By sons of Korah. 'For the Virgins.' -- A song. God [is] to us a refuge and strength, A help in adversities found most surely.”
“For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Cross References
Test Your Knowledge
How well do you know Psalms? Take a quiz to test your understanding of this book and its teachings.
Related Verses
Psalm 23:1
David, who was himself a shepherd, describes God's care and provision using the metaphor of a shepherd.
Isaiah 41:10
God reassures Israel of His presence and help during their trials.
Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus invites those burdened by life's struggles to find rest in Him.
Psalm 27:1
David expresses confidence in God's protection despite enemies and troubles.