¹ God is our refuge^(A) and strength,^(B)
    an ever-present^(C) help^(D) in trouble.^(E)
2 Therefore we will not fear,^(F) though the earth give way^(G)
    and the mountains fall^(H) into the heart of the sea,^(I)
3 though its waters roar^(J) and foam^(K)
    and the mountains quake^(L) with their surging.^[c]

¹ Save me, O God,
    for the waters^(A) have come up to my neck.^(B)

⁵ the raging waters
    would have swept us away.

² When you pass through the waters,^(A)
    I will be with you;^(B)
and when you pass through the rivers,
    they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,^(C)
    you will not be burned;
    the flames will not set you ablaze.^(D)