The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New Living Translation NLT
1 For the leader. By the descendants of Korach. On 'alamot [high-pitched musical instruments?]. A song: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
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God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
2 Therefore we are unafraid, even if the earth gives way, even if the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,
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So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.
3 even if its waters rage and foam, and mountains shake at its turbulence.
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Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! Interlude
4 There is a river whose streams gladden the city of God, the holy habitation of 'Elyon
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A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home of the Most High.
5 God is in the city. It will not be moved when daybreak comes, God will help it.
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God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it.
6 Nations were in turmoil, kingdoms were moved; his voice thundered forth, and the earth melted away.
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The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts!
7 ADONAI-Tzva'ot is with us, our fortress, the God of Ya'akov. (Selah) (Selah)
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The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude
8 Come and see the works of ADONAI, the astounding deeds he has done on the earth.
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Come, see the glorious works of the LORD : See how he brings destruction upon the world.
9 To the ends of the earth he makes wars cease he breaks the bow, snaps the spear, burns the shields in the fire.
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He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire.
10 "Desist, and learn that I am God, supreme over the nations, supreme over the earth."
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“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”
11 ADONAI-Tzva'ot is with us, our fortress, the God of Ya'akov. (Selah)
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The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude
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