1 G od is our Refuge and Strength, a very present and well-proved help in trouble.

¶ God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in tribulation.

2 T herefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains be shaken into the midst of the seas,

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea,

3 T hough its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling and tumult. Selah!

though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the violence thereof. Selah.

4 T here is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High.

There is a river, the streams of which shall make glad the city of God, the sanctuary of the tents of the most High.

5 G od is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God will help her right early.

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God shall help her, as the morning dawns.

6 T he nations raged, the kingdoms tottered and were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.

¶ The Gentiles raged, the kingdoms were moved; he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

7 T he Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our Fortress and High Tower). Selah!

The LORD of the hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

8 C ome, behold the works of the Lord, Who has wrought desolations and wonders in the earth.

Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he has made in the earth.

9 H e makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow into pieces and snaps the spear in two; He burns the chariots in the fire.

He makes wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and cuts the spear in sunder; he burns the chariot in the fire.

10 L et be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth!

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted in the Gentiles, I will be exalted in the earth.

11 T he Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our High Tower and Stronghold). Selah!

The LORD of the hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.