Comfort from the Word – Day 22

₁God is our shelter and strength,

always ready to help in times of trouble.

₂So we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken

and mountains fall into the ocean depths;

₃even if the seas roar and rage,

and the hills are shaken by the violence.

₇The LORD Almighty is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge.

₁₀“Stop fighting,” he says, “and know that I am God,

supreme among the nations,

supreme over the world.”

₁₁The LORD Almighty is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge.

₁Happy are those who are concerned for the poor;

the LORD will help them when they are in trouble.

₂The LORD will protect them and preserve their lives;

he will make them happy in the land;

he will not abandon them to the power of their enemies.

₃The LORD will help them when they are sick

and will restore them to health.

₁How I love you, LORD!

You are my defender.

₂The LORD is my protector;

he is my strong fortress.

My God is my protection,

and with him I am safe.

He protects me like a shield;

he defends me and keeps me safe.

₂₈O LORD, you give me light;

you dispel my darkness.

₂₉You give me strength to attack my enemies

and power to overcome their defences.

₃₀This God — how perfect are his deeds!

How dependable his words!

He is like a shield

for all who seek his protection.

₃₁The LORD alone is God;

God alone is our defence.