1 God is the one who protects us and causes us to be strong;

he is always ready to help us when we have troubles.

2 So, even if the earth shakes,

we will not be afraid.

Even if the mountains fall into the middle of the sea,

3 and if the water in the sea roars and foams,

and the hills shake violently,

we will not be afraid!

(Think about that!)

4 Blessings that come from God are like a river that makes everyone in the city where we worship God joyful.

It is the city where the temple of God, who is greater than any other god, exists.

5 God is in this city, and it will never be destroyed;

he will come to help the people in that city at dawn every day.

6 Sometimes the people of many nations are terrified;

kingdoms ◄are overthrown/cease to exist►;

God speaks loudly like thunder,

and the earth melts (OR, people everywhere become terrified) [MET].

7 But Yahweh, the commander of the armies of heaven, is with us;

the God whom Jacob worshiped (OR, we Israeli people worship) is our refuge.

(Think about that!)

8 Come and ◄see/think about► the amazing things that Yahweh has done [DOU]!

9 He stops wars all over the world;

he breaks bows and arrows;

he destroys spears;

he burns up shields.

10 God says, "Be quiet, and remember that I am God!

I will be honored by the people of all nations.

I will be honored all over the earth."

11 So never forget that Yahweh, the commander of the armies of heaven, is with us;

the God whom Jacob worshiped (OR, we Israeli people worship) is our refuge.

(Think about that!)