God Is Our Refuge and Strength

1(45:1) For the end, for the sons of Core; a Psalm concerning secret things. God is our refuge and strength, a help in the afflictions that have come heavily upon us.

2(45:2) Therefore will we not fear when the earth is troubled, and the mountains are removed into the depths of the seas.

3(45:3) Their waters have roared and been troubled, the mountains have been troubled by his might. Pause.

4(45:4) The flowings of the river gladden the city of God: the Most High has sanctified his tabernacle.

5(45:5) God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her with his countenance.

6(45:6) The nations were troubled, the kingdoms tottered: he uttered his voice, the earth shook.

7(45:7) The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our helper. Pause.

8(45:8) Come, and behold the works of the Lord, what wonders he has achieved on the earth.

9(45:9) Putting an end to wars as for the ends of the earth; he will crush the bow, and break in pieces the weapon, and burn the bucklers with fire.

10(45:10) Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

11(45:11) The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our helper.