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Psalm 46:1-11 ESV

1

God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present help in trouble.
2 

Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 

though its waters roar and foam,
    though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

4 

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
    the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
    God will help her when morning dawns.
6 

The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
    he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 

The Lord of hosts is with us;
    the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

8 

Come, behold the works of the Lord,
    how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
    he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
    he burns the chariots with fire.
10 

“Be still, and know that I am God.
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth!”
11 

The Lord of hosts is with us;
    the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

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