Verse 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though — Though there should be nothing but confusion, and desolations round about us: which are often expressed by such metaphors.
Verse 4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. 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.
Verse 7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. /*Selah*/. Raged — Against God, and against his people. Uttered — He spake to them in his wrath. The earth — The inhabitants of the earth were consumed.
Verse 8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth. Desolations — Among those who were vexatious to God’s people.
Verse 9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. 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.
Verse 11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. /*Selah*/. 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.