Holman Christian Standard Bible | NET Bible |
1For the choir director. A song of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. | 1For the music director; by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style; a song. God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble. |
2Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas, | 2For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea, |
3though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with its turmoil. Selah | 3when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea. (Selah) |
4There is a river-- its streams delight the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High. | 4The river's channels bring joy to the city of God, the special, holy dwelling place of the sovereign One. |
5God is within her; she will not be toppled. God will help her when the morning dawns. | 5God lives within it, it cannot be moved. God rescues it at the break of dawn. |
6Nations rage, kingdoms topple; the earth melts when He lifts His voice. | 6Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves. |
7The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah | 7The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) |
8Come, see the works of the LORD, who brings devastation on the earth. | 8Come! Witness the exploits of the LORD, who brings devastation to the earth! |
9He makes wars cease throughout the earth. He shatters bows and cuts spears to pieces; He burns up the chariots." | 9He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire. |
10Stop your fighting--and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth." | 10He says, "Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!" |
11Yahweh of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah | 11The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) |
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