4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,

the holy place where the Most High dwells.

5 God is within her, she will not fall;

God will help her at break of day.

6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;

he lifts his voice, the earth melts.

7 The Lord Almighty is with us;

the God of Jacob is our fortress.

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,

the holy habitation of the Most High.

5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;

God will help her when morning dawns.

6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;

he utters his voice, the earth melts.

7 The Lord of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. 6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: He uttered his voice, the earth melted. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

4 A river brings joy to the city of our God,

the sacred home of the Most High.

5 God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed.

From the very break of day, God will protect it.

6 The nations are in chaos,

and their kingdoms crumble!

God’s voice thunders,

and the earth melts!

7 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;

the God of Israel is our fortress.

Interlude

4 There is a river that brings joy to the city of God,

the holy place where God Most High lives.

5 God is in that city, and so it will not be shaken.

God will help her at dawn.

6 Nations tremble and kingdoms shake.

God shouts and the earth crumbles.

7 The Lord All-Powerful is with us;

the God of Jacob is our defender.

Selah

4 There is a river, the streams whereof make glad the city of God,

The holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High.

5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved:

God will help her, and that right early.

6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved:

He uttered his voice, the earth melted.

7 Jehovah of hosts is with us;

The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

4 There is a river the streams whereof make glad the city of God, the sanctuary of the habitations of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her at the dawn of the morning.

6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; he uttered his voice, the earth melted. 7 Jehovah of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our high fortress. Selah.

4 There is a river 

whose streams bring joy to the city of God, 

the holy place where the Most High lives. 

5 God is in that city. 

It cannot fall. 

God will help it at the break of dawn. 

6 Nations are in turmoil, and kingdoms topple. 

The earth melts at the sound of ⸤God’s⸥ voice. 

7 The Lord of Armies is with us. 

The God of Jacob is our stronghold. 

Selah 

4 There is a river—

its streams delight the city of God,

the holy dwelling place of the Most High.

5 God is within her; she will not be toppled.

God will help her when the morning dawns.

6 Nations rage, kingdoms topple;

the earth melts when He lifts His voice.

7 The Lord of Hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,

the holy habitation of the Most High.

5 God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved;

God will help it when the morning dawns.

6 The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter;

he utters his voice, the earth melts.

7 The Lord of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

4 There is a river whose streams gladden the city of God,

the holiest of the dwellings of the Most High.

5 God is in the midst of her;

she will not be made to totter.

God will help her at daybreak.

6 Nations roar, kingdoms shake;

he utters his voice, the earth melts.

7 Yahweh of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our high stronghold. Selah

4 God’s blessings are like a river. They fill the city of God with joy.

That city is the holy place where the Most High God lives.

5 Because God is there, the city will not fall.

God will help it at the beginning of the day.

6 Nations are in disorder. Kingdoms fall.

God speaks, and the people of the earth melt in fear.

7 The Lord who rules over all is with us.

The God of Jacob is like a fort to us. Selah

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,

The holy dwelling places of the Most High.

5 God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved;

God will help her when morning dawns.

6 The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered;

He raised His voice, the earth melted.

7 The Lord of hosts is with us;

The God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Selah.