1 God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable],

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 and slip into the heart of the seas,

3 Though its waters roar and foam,

Though the mountains tremble at its roaring. Selah.

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 [His city], she will not be moved;

God will help her when the morning dawns.

6 The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered and were moved;

He raised His voice, the earth melted.

7 The Lord of hosts is with us;

The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.

8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,

Who has brought desolations and wonders on 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 with fire.

10 "Be still and know (recognize, 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 stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.