| International Standard Version | NET Bible |
| 1God is our refuge and strength, a great help in times of distress. | 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 frightened when the earth roars, when the mountains shake in 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, |
| 3when its waters roar and rage, when the mountains tremble despite their pride. Interlude | 3when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea. (Selah) |
| 4Look! There is a river whose streams make the city of God rejoice, even the Holy 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. |
| 5Since God is in her midst, she will not be shaken. God will help her at the break of dawn. | 5God lives within it, it cannot be moved. God rescues it at the break of dawn. |
| 6The nations roared; the kingdoms were shaken. His voice boomed; the earth melts. | 6Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves. |
| 7The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; our refuge is the God of Jacob. Interlude | 7The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) |
| 8Come, observe the mighty works of the LORD, who causes desolation in the earth. | 8Come! Witness the exploits of the LORD, who brings devastation to the earth! |
| 9He causes wars to cease all over the earth, he causes the bow to break, the spear to snap, the chariots to ignite and burn. | 9He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire. |
| 10Be in awe and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted throughout 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!" |
| 11The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Interlude | 11The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) |
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