Psalms 46:10 (DRB)

Passage

The princes of the people are gathered together, with the God of Abraham: for the strong gods of the earth are exceedingly exalted.

Nearby Context

Psalms 46:8 For God is the king of all the earth: sing ye wisely.

Psalms 46:9 God shall reign over the nations: God sitteth on his holy throne.

Psalms 46:10 The princes of the people are gathered together, with the God of Abraham: for the strong gods of the earth are exceedingly exalted.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "princes", "people", "gathered", "together", "abraham", "strong", "gods", and "earth". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "princes" and "people", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The prior verse says "God shall reign over the nations God...", giving immediate footing for "princes" and "people". In Psalms context, the local focus is worship, trust, the LORD's kingship, and covenant mercy.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "princes" and "people" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.