Saturday, November 29, 2008

Psalm 46

For the leader
of the sons of Korah
at the deeps A song
God is our refuge and strength
help in distress
he has made himself easily found
Therefore we have no fear though the earth be changed
and hills moved into the heart of the seas
Let his waters murmur and be troubled
let mountains shake in his pride
Selah
A river's streams make glad the city of God
the holy dwellings of the Most High
God is in her centre
she will not be moved
God will help her at the turn of morning

nations murmur kingdoms are moved
He sets his voice
softens the earth
יְהוָה of hosts is with us
our high tower the God of Jacob
Selah
Come see the works of יְהוָה who put fertility in the earth
He gives rest from wars to the end of the earth
the bow he breaks and cuts the spear
the wagons he burns in the fire

Be still and know that I am God
I will be lifted up in the nations
I will be lifted up in the earth
יְהוָה of hosts is with us
our high tower the God of Jacob
Selah

Note: fertility from Dahood Psalms 1-50 Anchor Bible Commentary. Desolation seems out of context.

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