New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures — With References (Rbi8, en_US, 1984)
Psalm
Psalms, 46
To the director. Of the sons of Koʹrah upon The Maidens.*1 A song.
1 God*1 is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during distresses.
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2 That is why we shall not fear, though the earth undergo change And though the mountains totter into the heart of the vast sea;
3 Though its waters be boisterous, foam over, Though the mountains rock at its uproar. Seʹlah.
4 There is a river the streams of which make the city of God rejoice, The holiest grand tabernacle*1 of the Most High.
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5 God is in the midst of [the city];*1 it will not be made to totter. God will help it at the appearance of morning.
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6 The nations became boisterous, the kingdoms tottered; He sounded*1 with his voice, the earth proceeded to melt.
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7 Jehovah*1 of armies is with us; The God*2 of Jacob is a secure height for us. Seʹlah.
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8 Come, YOU people, behold the activities of Jehovah,*1 How he has set astonishing events on the earth.
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9 He is making wars to cease to the extremity*1 of the earth. The bow he breaks apart and does cut the spear in pieces; The wagons*2 he burns in the fire.
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10 “Give in, YOU people, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
11 Jehovah*1 of armies is with us; The God of Jacob is a secure height for us. Seʹlah.
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