Verse 1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 145:18 : 18 Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
  • Ps 9:9 : 9 Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble.
  • Ps 62:7-8 : 7 With God is my salvation and my honor. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. 8 Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.
  • Ps 91:1-9 : 1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of Yahweh, "He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust." 3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart. 5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day; 6 nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you. 8 You will only look with your eyes, and see the recompense of the wicked. 9 Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place,
  • Prov 18:10 : 10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
  • Ps 46:11 : 11 Yahweh of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.
  • Heb 6:18 : 18 that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us.
  • Ps 14:6 : 6 You frustrate the plan of the poor, because Yahweh is his refuge.
  • Gen 22:14 : 14 Abraham called the name of that place Yahweh Will Provide. As it is said to this day, "On Yahweh's mountain, it will be provided."
  • Deut 4:7 : 7 For what great nation is there, that has a god so near to them, as Yahweh our God is whenever we call on him?
  • 2 Sam 22:17-20 : 17 He sent from on high and he took me. He drew me out of many waters. 18 He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me. 19 They came on me in the day of my calamity, but Yahweh was my support. 20 He also brought me out into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
  • Ps 142:5 : 5 I cried to you, Yahweh. I said, "You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living."
  • Prov 14:26 : 26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
  • Ps 46:7 : 7 Yahweh of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
  • Ps 48:1 : 1 Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.
  • 1 Chr 15:20 : 20 and Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with stringed instruments set to Alamoth;
  • Ps 84:1 : 1 How lovely are your dwellings, Yahweh of Armies!
  • Ps 85:1 : 1 Yahweh, you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.
  • Ps 66:1 : 1 Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!