Psalms 46:1

The prayer of Isaiah 33:2, "Be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble," has been answered. In the extremity of their distress, God has proved Himself the refuge and strength of His people. He has verified the prophecies of Isaiah, who bade them trust in Him alone, and denounced the popular policy of an alliance with Egypt as "a refuge of lies." Cp. Isaiah 28:15; Isaiah 28:17; Isaiah 30:2.

a very present help in trouble Lit., a help in distresses hath he let himself be found exceedingly. The words are not merely a general statement, but an appeal to recent experience. For -let himself be found" cp. 2 Chronicles 15:2; 2Ch 15:4; 2 Chronicles 15:15; Jeremiah 29:14.