¹ The Lord reigns,^(A) he is robed in majesty;^(B)
    the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength;^(C)
    indeed, the world is established,^(D) firm and secure.^(E)
2 Your throne was established^(F) long ago;
    you are from all eternity.^(G)

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 Hear my cry, O God;^(A)
    listen to my prayer.^(B)