Lux Domini
There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

What does Psalms 46:4 mean?

This psalm encourages to hope and trust in God; in his power and providence, and his gracious presence with his church in the worst of times.

Key themes

FaithHopePrayerGracePraise

Read with

Keep this verse inside its immediate passage and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).