1God is our protection and our strength; always ready to help when troubles come.

²So we will not be afraid though the earth shakes, though the mountains fall into the depths of the sea,

³though the waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble as the waters surge violently! Selah.

⁴A river flows to bring happiness to those in God's city, the holy place where the Most High lives.

⁵God is in the midst of the city; it will never fall. God protects it as soon as it is light.

⁶Nations are in turmoil, kingdoms collapse. God raises his voice and the earth melts.

⁷The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob protects us. Selah.

⁸Come and see what the Lord has achieved! See the amazing things he has done on the earth!

⁹He stops wars all over the world. He smashes the bow; he breaks the spear; he sets shields on fire.

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