ISV(i)
1 To the Director: A song by the Sons of Korah, to the tune of “The Maidens”.
God is the Refuge of His People God is our refuge and strength, a great help in times of distress.
2 Therefore we will not be frightened when the earth roars, when the mountains shake in the depths of the seas,
3 when its waters roar and rage, when the mountains tremble despite their pride. Interlude
4 Look! There is a river whose streams make the city of God rejoice, even the Holy Place of the Most High.
5 Since God is in her midst, she will not be shaken. God will help her at the break of dawn.
6 The nations roared; the kingdoms were shaken. His voice boomed; the earth melts.
7 The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; our refuge is the God of Jacob. Interlude
8 Come, observe the mighty works of the LORD, who causes desolation in the earth.
9 He causes wars to cease all over the earth, he causes the bow to break, the spear to snap, the chariots to ignite and burn.
10 Be in awe and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted throughout the earth.
11 The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Interlude
47 1To the Director: A song by the Sons of Korah.
The Ruler over the Nations Clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with a loud cry of joy!
2 For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth.
3 He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet.
4 He chose our inheritance for us, even the pride of Jacob whom he loved. Interlude
5 God has ascended on high with a shout, the LORD has ascended with the blast of a trumpet.
6 Sing songs to God! Sing songs! Sing songs to our King! Sing songs!
7 Indeed, God is king over all the earth; sing a song of praise.
8 God is king over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.
9 The nobles among the nations have joined the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.
48 1A song: Lyrics by the Sons of Korah.
Zion, City of God Great is the LORD! For he is to be praised greatly, even in the city of our God, his holy mountain.
2 Beautifully situated, the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion towards the north, the city of the great King.
3 Within her citadels God is known as a place of refuge.
4 Behold, when the kings assembled together, when they traveled together,
5 they looked and were awestruck; they became afraid and ran away.
6 Trembling seized them there, pains like those of a woman in labor,
7 as when an east wind destroyed the ships of Tarshish.
8 Just as we have heard, so have we seen; in the city of the LORD of the heavenly armies— even in the city of our God— God will establish her forever. Interlude
9 God, we have meditated on your gracious love in the midst of your Temple.
10 God, according to your name, so is your praise to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with righteousness.
11 Mount Zion will be glad; the towns of Judah will rejoice because of your judgments.
12 March around Zion; encircle her; count her towers.
13 Take note of her ramparts; investigate her citadels; that you may speak about them to the next generation.
14 For this God is our God forever and ever. He will guide us until death.
49 1To the Director: A song by the Sons of Korah.
The Destiny of the Wicked and the Upright Listen to this, all you people! Pay attention, all you who live in the world,
2 both average people and those of means, the rich and the poor together.
3 My mouth will speak wisely, and I will understand what I think about.
4 I will focus my attention on a proverb; I will use the harp to expound my riddle.
5 Why should I be afraid when evil days come my way, when the wickedness of those who deceive me surrounds me—
6 those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches?
7 No man can redeem the life of another, nor can he give to God a sufficient payment for him—
8 for it would cost too much to redeem his life, and the payments would go on forever—
9 that he should go on living and not see corruption.
10 Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom
God is the Refuge of His People
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The Ruler over the Nations
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Zion, City of God
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The Destiny of the Wicked and the Upright