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Psalm 46:1–11

Psalm 46:1–113 matched frames

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

  • A 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
    • B 2-3 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
      • C 4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
      • C' 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
    • B' 6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
  • A' 7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
    • 2B. 8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
      • 2C. 9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
      • 2C'. 10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
    • 2A'. 11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
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