1 God is our refuge and strength, a great help in times of distress. ISV — Psalm 46:1
2 Therefore we will not be frightened when the earth roars, when the mountains shake in the depths of the seas, ISV — Psalm 46:2
3 when its waters roar and rage, when the mountains tremble despite their pride. b46:3 Or tumult Interlude ISV — Psalm 46:3
4 Look! There is a river whose streams make the city of God rejoice, even the Holy Place of the Most High. ISV — Psalm 46:4
5 Since God is in her midst, she will not be shaken. God will help her at the break of dawn. ISV — Psalm 46:5
6 The nations roared; the kingdoms were shaken. His voice boomed; the earth melts. ISV — Psalm 46:6
7 The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; our refuge is the God of Jacob. Interlude ISV — Psalm 46:7
8 Come, observe the mighty works of the LORD, who causes desolation in the earth. ISV — Psalm 46:8
9 He causes wars to cease all over c46:9 Lit. cease to the end of the earth, he causes the bow to break, the spear to snap, the chariots to ignite and burn. ISV — Psalm 46:9
10 Be in awe and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted throughout the earth. ISV — Psalm 46:10
11 The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Interlude ISV — Psalm 46:11