| 1 | God is our Refuge and Strength [mighty
and
impenetrable to temptation], a very present
and
well-proved help in trouble. |
| 2 | Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains be shaken into the midst of the seas, |
| 3 | Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling
and
tumult.
Selah
[pause, and calmly think of that]! |
| 4 | There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High. |
| 5 | God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God will help her right early [at the dawn of the morning]. |
| 6 | The nations raged, the kingdoms tottered
and
were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. |
| 7 | The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our Fortress and High Tower).
Selah
[pause, and calmly think of that]! |
| 8 | Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has wrought desolations
and
wonders in the earth. |
| 9 | He 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. |
| 10 | Let 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! |
| 11 | The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our High Tower and Stronghold).
Selah
[pause, and calmly think of that]! |