The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New King James Version NKJV
1 For the leader. By the descendants of Korach. On 'alamot [high-pitched musical instruments?]. A song: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
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To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we are unafraid, even if the earth gives way, even if the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,
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Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 even if its waters rage and foam, and mountains shake at its turbulence.
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Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams gladden the city of God, the holy habitation of 'Elyon
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There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
5 God is in the city. It will not be moved when daybreak comes, God will help it.
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God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
6 Nations were in turmoil, kingdoms were moved; his voice thundered forth, and the earth melted away.
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The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
7 ADONAI-Tzva'ot is with us, our fortress, the God of Ya'akov. (Selah) (Selah)
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The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
8 Come and see the works of ADONAI, the astounding deeds he has done on the earth.
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Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has made desolations in the earth.
9 To the ends of the earth he makes wars cease he breaks the bow, snaps the spear, burns the shields in the fire.
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He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariot in the fire.
10 "Desist, and learn that I am God, supreme over the nations, supreme over the earth."
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Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
11 ADONAI-Tzva'ot is with us, our fortress, the God of Ya'akov. (Selah)
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The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah