Psalm 46 Today's Daily Bread

1 God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.

2 So we will not fear, even if earthquakes come
and the mountains crumble into the sea.

3 Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!

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4 A river brings joy to the city of our God,
the sacred home of the Most High.

5 God himself lives in that city; it cannot be destroyed.
God will protect it at the break of day.

6 The nations are in an uproar,
and kingdoms crumble!
God thunders,
and the earth melts!

7 The LORD Almighty is here among us;
the God of Israel F36 is our fortress.

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8 Come, see the glorious works of the LORD:
See how he brings destruction upon the world

9 and causes wars to end throughout the earth.
He breaks the bow and snaps the spear in two;
he burns the shields with fire.

10 "Be silent, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world."

11 The LORD Almighty is here among us;
the God of Israel is our fortress.

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FOOTNOTES:
F35: Hebrew according to alamoth.
F36: Hebrew of Jacob; also in 46:11.