Psalms
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalms 46:10
Psalms 46:10 (KJV) speaks to stillness, rest in God, and surrender to God — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”
Isaiah 30:15“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”
Psalms 62:1“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”
Psalms 127:1“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.”
Psalms 37:7“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
Psalms 116:7
Common questions
What does Psalms 46:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 46:10 reads: "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." The verse speaks to stillness, rest in God, and surrender to God. 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 46:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." is Psalms 46:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 46.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 46:10?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 46:10 include Isaiah 30:15, Psalms 62:1, and Psalms 127:1. Reading them alongside Psalms 46:10 deepens the theme of stillness.
How can I pray with Psalms 46:10?
Read Psalms 46:10 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.