Psalms 46:6 bbe — The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax.

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"The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax."

— Psalms 46:6, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.”
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ASV
“The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved: He uttered his voice, the earth melted. ”
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WEB
“The nations raged. The kingdoms were moved. He lifted his voice, and the earth melted.”
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Psalms 46 — Context

Though its waters are sounding and troubled, and though the mountains are shaking with their violent motion. (Selah.)

There is a river whose streams make glad the resting-place of God, the holy place of the tents of the Most High.

God has taken his place in her; she will not be moved: he will come to her help at the dawn of morning.

The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax.

The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)

Come, see the works of the Lord, the destruction which he has made in the earth.

He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned in the fire.

Psalms 46:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 46:6 say?

Psalms 46:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax.”

Where is Psalms 46:6 in the Bible?

Psalms 46:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 46, verse 6.

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 46:6.

What translation should I read Psalms 46:6 in?

Psalms 46:6 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 46:6?

Psalms 46:6 reads (BBE): “The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax.” 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.

Psalms 46:6 bbe — The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax.

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