What does it mean to be still and know the Lord is God? Psalm 46:10 is a popularly-quoted verse. We see it on journals, t-shirts and home decorations. Does it mean to stop and do nothing when we're facing a trial? Does it mean to zone out in deep meditation when there are critical things to be done? When I first began to study what 'be still and know I am God' means, I started with the context of Psalm 46. The Context of Psalm 46 Psalm 46 is a psalm of praise, exalting God as a 'refuge and strength,