Third Millennium Bible TMB
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 <<To the chief musician: For the sons of Korah. A song upon Alamoth.>> God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
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God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
2 Therefore will we not fear though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea,
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That is why we are not afraid even when the earth quakes or the mountains topple into the depths of the sea.
3 though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah
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Water roars and foams, and mountains shake at the surging waves. Selah
4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High.
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There is a river whose streams bring joy to the city of God, the holy place where the Most High lives.
5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, and that right early.
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God is in that city. It cannot fall. God will help it at the break of dawn.
6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
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Nations are in turmoil, and kingdoms topple. The earth melts at the sound of [God's] voice.
7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
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The LORD of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations He hath made on the earth.
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Come, see the works of the LORD, the devastation he has brought to the earth.
9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; He breaketh the bow and cutteth the spear in sunder; He burneth the chariot with fire.
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He puts an end to wars all over the earth. He breaks an archer's bow. He cuts spears in two. He burns chariots.
10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted on the earth.
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Let go [of your concerns]! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth.
11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
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The LORD of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
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