To the director.[250] A song from the Korah family. By the alamoth.[251] A song.
<1> God is our storehouse of strength.
We come to him and find help in times of trouble.
<2> So we are not afraid
when the earth quakes,
and the mountains fall into the sea.
<3> We are not afraid
when the seas become rough and dark,
and the mountains tremble.
Selah[252]
<4> There is a river whose streams
bring happiness to God's city,
to the holy city of God Most High.
<5> God is in that city,
so it will never be destroyed.
He is there to help even before sunrise.
<6> Nations will shake with fear and kingdoms will fall
when God shouts and makes the earth move.
<7> The Lord All-Powerful is with us.
The God of Jacob[253] is our place of safety.
Selah
<8> Look at the powerful things the Lord has done.
See the awesome things he has done on earth.
<9> He stops wars anywhere on earth.
He breaks the soldiers' bows,
shatters their spears,
and burns their shields.[254]
<10> God says,
"Stop fighting and know that I am God!
I am the one who defeats the nations;
I am the one who controls the world."
<11> The Lord All-Powerful is with us.
The God of Jacob is our place of safety.
Selah
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