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Berean Standard Bible

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.”

Psalms 46:1

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Psalms 46 is a song of the sons of Korah that celebrates God's protection of his people and his city amid natural disasters and wars. It is structured in three stanzas, two of which end with a refrain about the Lord of hosts being with us.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

<To the chief music-maker. Of the sons of Korah; put to Alamoth. A Song.> God is our harbour and our strength, a very present help in trouble.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

DIOS es nuestro amparo y fortaleza, nuestro pronto auxilio en las tribulaciones.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Dios es nuestro amparo y nuestra fuerza, nuestra pronta ayuda en tiempos de tribulación.

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