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1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
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God is our refuge and strength, a help always near in times of great trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
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That's why we won't be afraid when the world falls apart, when the mountains crumble into the center of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
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when its waters roar and rage, when the mountains shake because of its surging waves. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
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There is a river whose streams gladden God's city, the holiest dwelling of the Most High.
5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
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God is in that city. It will never crumble. God will help it when morning dawns.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
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Nations roar; kingdoms crumble. God utters his voice; the earth melts.
7 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
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The LORD of heavenly forces is with us! The God of Jacob is our place of safety. Selah
8 Come and see what the LORD has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth.
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Come, see the LORD's deeds, what devastation he has imposed on the earth—
9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.
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bringing wars to an end in every corner of the world, breaking the bow and shattering the spear, burning chariots with fire.
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
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"That's enough! Now know that I am God! I am exalted among all nations; I am exalted throughout the world!
11 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
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The LORD of heavenly forces is with us! The God of Jacob is our place of safety. Selah
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