Psalms 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”
American Standard Version (ASV)
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
What this verse means
An invitation to stop striving and remember who is actually in control.
A short prayer
Lord, I release my grip on what I cannot control. Teach me to be still and trust You.
Read in context — Psalms 46
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.
Related verses
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”Isaiah 43:2
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”Jeremiah 29:11
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”John 3:17
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9
“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”Proverbs 16:3