1 God is our mighty fortress,

always ready to help

in times of trouble.

2 And so, we won't be afraid!

Let the earth tremble

and the mountains tumble

into the deepest sea.

3 Let the ocean roar and foam,

and its raging waves

shake the mountains.

4 A river and its streams

bring joy to the city,

which is the sacred home

of God Most High.

5 God is in that city,

and it won't be shaken.

He will help it at dawn.

6 Nations rage! Kingdoms fall!

But at the voice of God

the earth itself melts.

7 The Lord All-Powerful

is with us.

The God of Jacob

is our fortress.

8 Come! See the fearsome things

the Lord has done on earth.

9 God brings wars to an end

all over the world.

He breaks the arrows,

shatters the spears,

and burns the shields.*

10 Our God says, "Calm down,

and learn that I am God!

All nations on earth

will honor me."

11 The Lord All-Powerful

is with us.

The God of Jacob

is our fortress.