Psalm 46. Deus noster refugium.

1. God is our refuge and strength, *
   a very present help in trouble.
2. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, *
   and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea;
3. Though its waters rage and foam, *
   and though the mountains tremble at its tumult.
4. The Lord of hosts is with us; *
   the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
5. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, *
   the holy habitation of the Most High.
6. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be overthrown; *
   God shall help her at the break of day.
7. The nations make much ado, and the kingdoms are shaken; *
   God has spoken, and the earth shall melt away.
8. The Lord of hosts is with us; *
   the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
9. Come now and look upon the works of the Lord, *
   what awesome things he has done on earth.
10. It is he who makes war to cease in all the world; *
    he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire.
11. "Be still, then, and know that I am God; *
    I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth."
12. The Lord of hosts is with us; *
    the God of Jacob is our stronghold.