Psalms 46:9
He makes wars to cease throughout the earth;
What it says
God makes wars cease, breaks bows, shatters spears, and burns chariots with fire.
What it is doing
This verse displays God's sovereign power to end violent conflict.
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;