Psalms 46 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Though — Though there should be nothing but confusion, and desolations round about us: which are often expressed by such metaphors.

A river — This may design the gracious presence, and blessing of the Lord, which is frequently described under the name of waters. Make glad — Shall not barely preserve it from danger, but give great occasion for rejoicing and thanksgiving. The city — Jerusalem, the place where God's holy tabernacle is settled.

Raged — Against God, and against his people. Uttered — He spake to them in his wrath. The earth — The inhabitants of the earth were consumed.

Desolations — Among those who were vexatious to God's people.

To cease — He hath settled as in a firm and well — grounded peace. The land — Of Israel: from one end of it to the other. The bow — The bows and spears, and chariots of their enemies.

Be still — Stir no more against my people. God — The only true and almighty God; your gods are but dumb and impotent idols. Exalted — I will make myself glorious by my great and wonderful works.