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1 God is our refuge and strength, a great help in times of distress.

2 Therefore we will not be frightened when the earth roars, when the mountains shake in the depths of the seas,

3 when its waters roar and rage, when the mountains tremble despite their pride. ^b Interlude

4 Look! There is a river whose streams make the city of God rejoice, even the Holy Place of the Most High.

5 Since God is in her midst, she will not be shaken. God will help her at the break of dawn.

6 The nations roared; the kingdoms were shaken. His voice boomed; the earth melts.

7 The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; our refuge is the God of Jacob. Interlude

8 Come, observe the mighty works of the LORD, who causes desolation in the earth.

9 He causes wars to cease all over ^c the earth, he causes the bow to break, the spear to snap, the chariots to ignite and burn.

10 Be in awe and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted throughout the earth.

11 The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Interlude