| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. | 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. |
| 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, | 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, |
| 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. "Selah" | 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. "Selah" |
| 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. | 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. |
| 5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. | 5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. |
| 6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. | 6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. |
| 7 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. "Selah" | 7 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. "Selah" |
| 8 Come and see the works of the LORD, the desolations he has brought on the earth. | 8 Come and see the works of the LORD, the desolations he has brought on the earth. |
| 9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire. | 9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters 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 exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." |
| 11 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. "Selah" | 11 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. "Selah" |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |