Psalms 46:5 kjv — God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.

King James Version

"God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early."

— Psalms 46:5, King James Version

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Psalms 46 — Context

2

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

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Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

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.

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God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.

6

The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

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

8

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

Psalms 46:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 46:5 say?
Psalms 46:5 in the King James Version reads: “God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.”
Where is Psalms 46:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 46:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 46, verse 5.
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 46:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 46:5 in?
Psalms 46:5 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 46:5?
Psalms 46:5 reads (KJV): “God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.” 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.
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