| English Standard Version | New Living Translation |
| 1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. | 1God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. |
| 2Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, | 2So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. |
| 3though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah | 3Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! Interlude |
| 4There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. | 4A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home of the Most High. |
| 5God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. | 5God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it. |
| 6The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. | 6The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts! |
| 7The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah | 7The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude |
| 8Come, behold the works of the LORD, how he has brought desolations on the earth. | 8Come, see the glorious works of the LORD: See how he brings destruction upon the world. |
| 9He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. | 9He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire. |
| 10“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” | 10“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” |
| 11The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah | 11The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude |
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