Psalms 46:7

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“The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah”

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BSBPD

“The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Jehovah of Hosts <FI>is<Fi> with us, A tower for us <FI>is<Fi> the God of Jacob. Selah.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 46:7 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Numbers 14:9Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”
  2. 2 Chronicles 13:12Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”
  3. Psalms 2:1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
  4. Psalms 9:9The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
  5. Psalms 46:11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
  6. Isaiah 8:10Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”
  7. Matthew 28:20and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
  8. Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
  9. 2 Timothy 4:22The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.

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