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New Living Translation NLT
1 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.
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God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst 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 be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
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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 shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
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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 midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
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God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it.
6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
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The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts!
7 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. 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, behold the works of the Lord, Who has made desolations in 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 end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariot 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 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 of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
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The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude