[1] God is our place of safety. He gives us strength. He is always there to help us in times of trouble. [2] The earth may fall apart. The mountains may fall into the middle of the sea. But we will not be afraid. [3] The waters of the sea may roar and foam. The mountains may shake when the waters rise. But we will not be afraid. [4] God’s blessings are like a river. They fill the city of God with joy. That city is the holy place where the Most High God lives. [5] Because God is there, the city will not fall. God will help it at the beginning of the day. [6] Nations are in disorder. Kingdoms fall. God speaks, and the people of the earth melt in fear. [7] The LORD who rules over all is with us. The God of Jacob is like a fort to us. [8] Come and see what the LORD has done. See the places he has destroyed on the earth. [9] He makes wars stop from one end of the earth to the other. He breaks every bow. He snaps every spear. He burns every shield with fire. [10] He says, “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be honored among the nations. I will be honored in the earth.” [11] The LORD who rules over all is with us. The God of Jacob is like a fort to us.
