Psalm 46 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

God the Refuge of His People.

Psa 46:1<To the chief music-maker. Of the sons of Korah; put to Alamoth. A Song.> God is our harbour and our strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psa 46:2

Psa 46:2For this cause we will have no fear, even though the earth is changed, and though the mountains are moved in the heart of the sea;

Psa 46:3

Psa 46:3Though its waters are sounding and troubled, and though the mountains are shaking with their violent motion. (Selah.)

Psa 46:4

Psa 46:4There is a river whose streams make glad the resting-place of God, the holy place of the tents of the Most High.

Psa 46:5

Psa 46:5God has taken his place in her; she will not be moved: he will come to her help at the dawn of morning.

Psa 46:6

Psa 46:6The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax.

Psa 46:7

Psa 46:7The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)

Psa 46:8

Psa 46:8Come, see the works of the Lord, the destruction which he has made in the earth.

Psa 46:9

Psa 46:9He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned in the fire.

Psa 46:10

Psa 46:10Be at peace in the knowledge that I am God: I will be lifted up among the nations, I will be honoured through all the earth.

Psa 46:11

Psa 46:11The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)

The Bible in Basic English was translated by Professor Samuel Henry Hooke (1874-1968)
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Psalm 46 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

God the Refuge of His People.

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