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Psalm 46

Deus noster refugium

The Book of Common Prayer (1979) · 12 verses

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, *
    and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea;

  3. 3

    Though its waters rage and foam, *
    and though the mountains tremble at its tumult.

  4. 4

    The LORD of hosts is with us; *
    the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    God is in the midst of her; she shall not be overthrown; *
    God shall help her at the break of day.

  7. 7

    The nations make much ado, and the kingdoms are shaken; *
    God has spoken, and the earth shall melt away.

  8. 8

    The LORD of hosts is with us; *
    the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

  9. 9

    Come now and look upon the works of the LORD, *
    what awesome things he has done on earth.

  10. 10

    It is he who makes war to cease in all the world; *
    he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire.

  11. 11

    "Be still, then, and know that I am God; *
    I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth."

  12. 12

    The LORD of hosts is with us; *
    the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

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