GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
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God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
2 That is why we are not afraid even when the earth quakes or the mountains topple into the depths of the sea.
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Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 Water roars and foams, and mountains shake at the surging waves. Selah
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though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
4 There is a river whose streams bring joy to the city of God, the holy place where the Most High lives.
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There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is in that city. It cannot fall. God will help it at the break of dawn.
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God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in turmoil, and kingdoms topple. The earth melts at the sound of [God's] voice.
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Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
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The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
8 Come, see the works of the LORD, the devastation he has brought to the earth.
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Come and see what the LORD has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He puts an end to wars all over the earth. He breaks an archer's bow. He cuts spears in two. He burns chariots.
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He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.
10 Let go [of your concerns]! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth.
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He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
11 The LORD of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
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The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
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