Lyrics
God is our refuge and strength
God is the source of our protection and inner strength.
An ever-present help in trouble
God is always available to assist us in times of trouble.
Therefore we will not fear
As a result of God's presence, we choose not to be afraid.
God is our refuge and strength
Reiteration of the idea that God is our refuge and strength.
An ever-present help in trouble
Reiteration of the idea that God is always there to help us in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear
Reiteration of the decision to not live in fear due to God's presence.
Though the earth give way
Even if the world undergoes a significant change or collapse.
And the mountains fall into the heart of the sea
Describing a catastrophic event where mountains fall into the sea.
Though its waters roar and foam
Despite the tumultuous and raging waters.
And the mountains quake with their surging
Mountains shaking with powerful surges.
Though the earth give way
Reiteration of the idea of the earth giving way and mountains falling.
And the mountains fall into the heart of the sea
Reiteration of the catastrophic event with mountains falling into the sea.
Though its waters roar and foam
Reiteration of the tumultuous and foaming waters.
And the mountains quake with their surging
Reiteration of mountains shaking with their surges.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God
Describing a comforting and refreshing river in the city of God.
The holy place where the most high dwells
Referring to the holy place where the most high (God) resides.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God
Reiteration of the description of the river in the city of God.
The holy place where the most high dwells
Reiteration of the holy place where the most high dwells.
God is within her
A declaration that God is present within the city, ensuring its stability.
She will not fall
Confidence that the city will not fall due to God's presence.
God will help her at break of day
Belief that God will provide assistance at the beginning of each day.
Nations are in uproar
Observation of chaos and disturbance among nations.
Kingdoms fall down
Recognition that kingdoms may collapse.
But he lifts his voice and the whole earth melts
God's intervention is powerful, causing the entire earth to dissolve.
The Lord Almighty is with us
Affirmation that the Lord Almighty is present with us.
The God of Jacob is our fortress
Identification of the God of Jacob as our fortress.
The Lord Almighty is with us
Reiteration of the affirmation that the Lord Almighty is with us.
God of Jacob is our fortress
Reiteration of the God of Jacob being our fortress.
God of Jacob is our fortress
Further emphasis on the God of Jacob as our fortress.
God is our refuge and strength
Reiteration of the statement that God is our refuge and strength.
An ever-present help in trouble
Reiteration of the idea that God is always there to help us in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear
Final affirmation that, due to God's presence, we choose not to fear.
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