Psalms 46:1-3

Psalms 46:1-3

[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.  [2] Therefore will not we fear,  though the earth  be removed,  and though the mountains  be carried  into the midst  of the sea;  [3] Though the waters  thereof roar  and be troubled,  though the mountains  shake  with the swelling  thereof. Selah. 

What does Psalms 46:1-3 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

God"s people find safety and courage when they trust in Him. He is a shelter from danger and a source of strength for them. Consequently they need not fear even though they face many calamities. Martin Luther felt inspired to write the hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" because of this psalm. The figure of the mountains sliding into the sea pictures a terrible disaster, as do those of the storm-tossed sea and the earthquake. "Utter Confusion, Unutterable Peace," is what one author titled his exposition of this psalm. [1]