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1For the music director; by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style; a song. God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble. | 1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. |
2For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea, | 2Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, |
3when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea. (Selah) | 3though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah |
4The river's channels bring joy to the city of God, the special, holy dwelling place of the sovereign One. | 4There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. |
5God lives within it, it cannot be moved. God rescues it at the break of dawn. | 5God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. |
6Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves. | 6The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. |
7The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) | 7The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah |
8Come! Witness the exploits of the LORD, who brings devastation to the earth! | 8Come, behold the works of the LORD, how he has brought desolations on the earth. |
9He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire. | 9He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. |
10He says, "Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!" | 10“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” |
11The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) | 11The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah |
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