1God is our protection and our strength; always ready to help when troubles come.
2So we will not be afraid though the earth shakes, though the mountains fall into the depths of the sea,
3though the waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble as the waters surge violently! Selah.
4A river flows to bring happiness to those in God's city, the holy place where the Most High lives.
5God is in the midst of the city; it will never fall. God protects it as soon as it is light.46:5. That is not to say that the city had no protection at night, but that as soon as there was enough light for an enemy to see to attack, God would protect the city.
6Nations are in turmoil, kingdoms collapse. God raises his voice and the earth melts.
7The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob protects us. Selah.
8Come and see what the Lord has achieved! See the amazing things46:8. The word used here is often translated “desolation” but not all God's actions that are described are destructive. he has done on the earth!
9He stops wars all over the world. He smashes the bow; he breaks the spear; he sets shields on fire.
10Stop fighting! Recognize I am God! I am the ruler of the nations; I am the ruler of the earth.
11The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob protects us. Selah.