“For the music director; by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style; a song. God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble.”
God is our harbour and our strength, a very present help in trouble.
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For 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;
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Though its waters are sounding and troubled, and though the mountains are shaking with their violent motion. (Selah.)
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There is a river whose streams make glad the resting-place of God, the holy place of the tents of the Most High.
Psalms 46:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 46:1 say?
Psalms 46:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ God is our harbour and our strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Where is Psalms 46:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 46:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 46, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 46:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 46:1 in?
Psalms 46:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 46:1?
Psalms 46:1 reads (BBE): “ God is our harbour and our strength, a very present help in trouble.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.