Psalms 46

²Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Though - Though there should be nothing but confusion, and desolations round about us: which are often expressed by such metaphors.

⁴There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

A river - This may design the gracious presence, and blessing of the Lord, which is frequently described under the name of waters. Make glad - Shall not barely preserve it from danger, but give great occasion for rejoicing and thanksgiving. The city - Jerusalem, the place where God’s holy tabernacle is settled.

⁷The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Raged - Against God, and against his people. Uttered - He spake to them in his wrath. The earth - The inhabitants of the earth were consumed.

⁸Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.

Desolations - Among those who were vexatious to God’s people.

⁹He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

To cease - He hath settled as in a firm and well-grounded peace. The land - Of Israel: from one end of it to the other. The bow - The bows and spears, and chariots of their enemies.

¹¹The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Be still - Stir no more against my people. God - The only true and almighty God; your gods are but dumb and impotent idols. Exalted - I will make myself glorious by my great and wonderful works.