Psalms 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
American Standard Version (ASV)
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
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What this verse means
God is described as a refuge you can run to, not an idea you have to figure out.
A short prayer
God, be my refuge right now. When trouble feels near, remind me that You are nearer.
Read in context — Psalms 46
1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
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“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”Colossians 3:15
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”Colossians 3:23
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,”Ephesians 3:20