1 God is our protection and our strength; always ready to help when troubles come.

2 So we will not be afraid though the earth shakes, though the mountains fall into the depths of the sea,

3 though the waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble as the waters surge violently! Selah.

4 A river flows to bring happiness to those in God's city, the holy place where the Most High lives.

5 God is in the midst of the city; it will never fall. God protects it as soon as it is light.*

6 Nations are in turmoil, kingdoms collapse. God raises his voice and the earth melts.

7 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob protects us. Selah.

8 Come and see what the Lord has achieved! See the amazing things* he has done on the earth!

9 He stops wars all over the world. He smashes the bow; he breaks the spear; he sets shields on fire.

10 Stop fighting! Recognize I am God! I am the ruler of the nations; I am the ruler of the earth.

11 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob protects us. Selah.