| New King James Version | NET Bible |
| 1To the Chief Musician. [i]A Psalm[/i] of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in 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 fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; | 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 be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah | 3when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea. (Selah) |
| 4There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle 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 in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn. | 5God lives within it, it cannot be moved. God rescues it at the break of dawn. |
| 6The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. | 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 refuge. Selah | 7The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) |
| 8Come, behold the works of the LORD, Who has made desolations in the earth. | 8Come! Witness the exploits of the LORD, who brings devastation to the earth! |
| 9He 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. | 9He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire. |
| 10Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in 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 hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah | 11The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) |
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