Psalms 46 (KJV)

11 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 46 contains 11 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. <sup>for: or, of</sup>

2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; <sup>midst: Heb. heart of the seas</sup>

3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

4There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

5God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. <sup>and: Heb. when the morning appeareth</sup>

6The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

7The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. <sup>our: Heb. an high place for us</sup>

8Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.

9He 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.

10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

11The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

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What is Psalms 46 in the KJV?

Psalms 46 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 11 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 46 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 46 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 46 (KJV)?

Psalms Chapter 46 contains 11 verses in the King James Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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