45
1 For the end, for the sons of Core; a Psalm concerning secret things.
2 God is our refuge and strength, a help in the afflictions that have come heavily upon us. 3 Therefore will we not fear when the earth is troubled, and the mountains are removed into the depths of the seas. 4 Their waters have roared and been troubled, the mountains have been troubled by his might. Pause. 5 The flowings of the river gladden the city of God: the Most High has sanctified his tabernacle. 6 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her *with his countenance. 7 The nations were troubled, the kingdoms tottered: he uttered his voice, the earth shook. 8 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our helper. Pause.
9 Come, and behold the works of the Lord, what wonders he has achieved on the earth. 10 Putting an end to wars as for the ends of the earth; he will crush the bow, and break in pieces the weapon, and burn the bucklers with fire. 11 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. 12 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our helper.
* 45:6 Alex. and Heb. before, or, toward the morning.