| 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. | 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. |
| 2For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea, | 2For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea, |
| 3when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea. (Selah) | 3when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea. (Selah) |
| 4The river's channels bring joy to the city of God, the special, holy dwelling place of the sovereign One. | 4The river's channels bring joy to the city of God, the special, holy dwelling place of the sovereign One. |
| 5God lives within it, it cannot be moved. God rescues it at the break of dawn. | 5God lives within it, it cannot be moved. God rescues it at the break of dawn. |
| 6Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves. | 6Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves. |
| 7The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) | 7The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) |
| 8Come! Witness the exploits of the LORD, who brings devastation to the earth! | 8Come! Witness the exploits of the LORD, who brings devastation to 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 brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields 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!" | 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!" |
| 11The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) | 11The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah) |
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