[1] God is our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], 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 into the midst of the seas, [3] Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling and tumult. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! [4] There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High. [5] God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God will help her right early [at the dawn of the morning]. [6] The nations raged, the kingdoms tottered and were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. [7] The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our Fortress and High Tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! [8] Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has wrought desolations and wonders in 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 in the fire. [10] Let be and be still, and know (recognize and 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 Refuge (our High Tower and Stronghold). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
