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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, always ready to help in times of 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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So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.
3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
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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 make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
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A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home 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 dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
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The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts!
7 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
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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 what the LORD has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth.
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Come, see the glorious works of the LORD : See how he brings destruction upon the world.
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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He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields 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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“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”
11 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
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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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