46:1 < (a) Which was either a musical instrument or a solemn tune, to which this psalm was sung. (b) In all manner of troubles God shows his speedy mercy and power in defending his. 46:2 Therefore will not we {c} fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; (c) That is, we will not be overcome with fear. 46:3 [Though] the waters thereof {d} roar [and] be troubled, [though] the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. (d) Though the afflictions rage, yet the rivers of God's mercies bring sufficient comfort to his. 46:4 [There is] a {e} river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy [place] of the tabernacles of the most High. (e) The river of Shiloh, which passed through Jerusalem: meaning, though the defence seems small, yet if God has appointed it, it is sufficient. 46:5 God [is] in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, [and that] {f} right early. (f) Always when need requires. 46:7 The LORD of hosts [is] {g} with us; the God of Jacob [is] our refuge. Selah. (g) They are assured that God can and will defend his Church from all dangers and enemies. 46:8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, {h} what desolations he hath made in the earth. (h) That is, how often he has destroyed his enemies, and delivered his people. 46:10 Be {i} still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. (i) He warns them who persecute the Church to cease their cruelty: for also they will feel that God is too strong for them against whom they fight. | |