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Psalms 46:8

Psalms 46:9-1953 kjv — He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the…

King James Version

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.

10

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

11

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

— Psalms 46:9-1953, King James Version

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Psalms 46:9-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; He breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; He burneth the chariots in the fire. Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah ”

  • WEB

    “He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. He breaks the bow, and shatters the spear. He burns the chariots in the fire. "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth." Yahweh of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.”

  • NET

    “He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire. He says,“Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!” The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector!(Selah)”

  • DRB

    “God shall reign over the nations: God sitteth on his holy throne. The princes of the people are gathered together, with the God of Abraham: for the strong gods of the earth are exceedingly exalted. ”

  • BBE

    “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. Be at peace in the knowledge that I am God: I will be lifted up among the nations, I will be honoured through all the earth. The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)”

  • KJVA

    “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. Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. ”

Psalms 46 — Context

6

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

7

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.

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.

10

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

11

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

Psalms 46:9-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 46:9-1953 say?
Psalms 46:9-1953 in the King James Version reads: “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. Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. ”
Where is Psalms 46:9-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 46:9-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 46, verses 9–1953.
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 46:9-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 46:9-1953 in?
Psalms 46:9-1953 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 46:9-1953?
Psalms 46:9-1953 reads (KJV): “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. Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. ” 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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