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1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.
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Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! Interlude
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though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah
4 A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home of the Most High.
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There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it.
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God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts!
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The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude
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The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
8 Come, see the glorious works of the LORD : See how he brings destruction upon the world.
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Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire.
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He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire.
10 “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”
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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 Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude
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The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
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