Psalms 46:3
though their waters roar and foam
What it says
They remain unafraid though the waters roar and mountains quake under the turmoil.
What it is doing
This verse extends the image of chaos while preserving confidence.
In context
1For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. 2Therefore we will not fear, 3though their waters roar and foam 4There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, 5God is within her; she will not be moved. 6Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; 7The LORD of Hosts is with us; 8Come, see the works of the LORD, 9He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; 10“Be still and know that I am God; 11The LORD of Hosts is with us;