GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New King James Version NKJV
1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
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To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, A very 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, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst 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 be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
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 shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
5 God is in that city. It cannot fall. God will help it at the break of dawn.
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God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
6 Nations are in turmoil, and kingdoms topple. The earth melts at the sound of [God's] voice.
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The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
7 The LORD of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
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The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
8 Come, see the works of the LORD, the devastation he has brought to the earth.
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Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has made desolations in 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 end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariot in the 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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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 of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah