Psalms
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1
Psalms 46:1 (KJV) speaks to refuge in God, God's help, and God's strength promise — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
Psalms 63:7“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.”
Deuteronomy 33:27“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.”
Psalms 27:5“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”
Psalms 9:9“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31
Common questions
What does Psalms 46:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 46:1 reads: "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." The verse speaks to refuge in God, God's help, and God's strength promise. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 46 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 46:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." is Psalms 46:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 46.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 46:1?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 46:1 include Psalms 63:7, Deuteronomy 33:27, and Proverbs 18:10. Reading them alongside Psalms 46:1 deepens the theme of refuge in God.
How can I pray with Psalms 46:1?
Read Psalms 46:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.