1 God is our refuge and strength, a Or Abundantly available for helpA very present help inb Or tight placestrouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of thec Lit seassea; 3 Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride.d Selah may mean: Pause, Crescendo or Musical interludeSelah. | |
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved; God will help here Lit at the turning of the morningwhen morning dawns. 6 Thef Or Gentilesnations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered; Heg Lit gave forthraised His voice, the earth melted. 7 The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah. | |
8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, h Or Which He has wrought as desolationsWho has wrought desolations in the earth. 9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. 10 “i Or Let go, relaxCease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among thej Or Gentilesnations, I will be exalted in the earth.” 11 The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah. | |