1 For the leader. By the descendants of Korach. On‘alamot[high-pitched musical instruments?]. A song:
2 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
3 Therefore we are unafraid,
even if the earth gives way,
even if the mountains tumble
into the depths of the sea,
4 even if its waters rage and foam,
and mountains shake at its turbulence.(Selah)
5 There is a river whose streams
gladden the city of God,
the holy habitation of‘Elyon —
6 God is in the city.
It will not be moved —
when daybreak comes, God will help it.
7 Nations were in turmoil,
kingdoms were moved;
his voice thundered forth,
and the earth melted away.
8 Adonai-Tzva’otis with us,
our fortress, the God of Ya‘akov.(Selah)
9 Come and see the works ofAdonai,
the astounding deeds he has done on the earth.
10 To the ends of the earth he makes wars cease —
he breaks the bow, snaps the spear,
burns the shields in the fire.
11 “Desist, and learn that I am God,
supreme over the nations,
supreme over the earth.”
12 Adonai-Tzva’otis with us,
our fortress, the God of Ya‘akov.(Selah)