Psalms 46

Psalms 46:1

Title. for] Or, of.

Alamoth] It may be a Psalm for the virgins to sing at Solomons wedding, See Psalms 45:1. and verse 9. of this Psalm: or, on the virginals, instruments which virgins plaid on: or, to be sung to the treble tune, 1 Chronicles 15:20. which is shrill like a virgins voice.

A Very present help in trouble] Heb. an help in troubles found much.

in trouble] In all manner of troubles, God sheweth his speedy mercy and power in defending his.

Psalms 46:2

Therefore will not we fear] That is, we will not be overcome with fear.

the midst of the sea] Heb. the heart of the seas.

Psalms 46:3

Though the waters thereof rore] Matthew 7:25. Psal. 93. 3, 4. Jere. 5. 22. Though afflictions be never so violent, yet Gods people look for help from God.

Psalms 46:4

There is a river] The rivers of Kidron, Shiloah, Gihon. He means, that when all the world was in a rage, ye the small power of Jerusalem through Gods blessing was sufficient to defend it, Isaiah 8:6. or, the holy place defends the city, as a river.

Psalms 46:5

and that right early] Heb. when the morning appeareth. Speedily in time of trouble.

Psalms 46:6

The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved] Psalms 2:1.

he uttered his voice] God miraculously delivers his sometimes, 2 Samuel 22:7.

Psalms 46:7

The Lord of hosts is with us] They are assured, that God can and will defend his church from all dangers and enemies.

our refuge] Heb. an high place for us.

Psalms 46:8

Come, behold the works of the Lord] Psalms 66:5.

what desolations he hath made in the earth] To wit, how oft he hath destroyed his enemies, and delivered his people.

desolations] Or, wonders.

Psalms 46:9

he breaketh the bow] Psalms 76:3.

Psalms 46:10

Be still and know that I am God] Psalms 4:4. and Psalms 76:8.

Be still] He warnth them, that persecute the church, to cease their crueltie: for they shall feel that God is too strong for them that fight against him.