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Lutheran reading notes

In Psalms chapter 46, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.

Theme: Wisdom, prayer, and faithful living Key people: Wise figures Key place: Israel Liturgical use: Wisdom lections
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. {for: or, of}
Psalms 46:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; {midst...: Heb. heart of the seas}
Psalms 46:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3 {Though} the waters thereof roar {and} be troubled, {though} the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
Psalms 46:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4 {There is} a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy {place} of the tabernacles of the most High.
Psalms 46:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5 God {is} in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, {and that} right early. {and...: Heb. when the morning appeareth}
Psalms 46:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
Psalms 46:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7 The LORD of hosts {is} with us; the God of Jacob {is} our refuge. Selah. {our...: Heb. an high place for us}
Psalms 46:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
Psalms 46:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9 He 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.
Psalms 46:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10 Be still, and know that I {am} God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Psalms 46:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
11 The LORD of hosts {is} with us; the God of Jacob {is} our refuge. Selah.
Psalms 46:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.