Nahum 1:7
The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.
What this verse means
God is called good and a stronghold — and He knows the people who hide in Him.
A short prayer
Lord, be my stronghold in this trouble. You know me; let me rest in that.
Read in context — Nahum 1
5The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein.
6Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him.
7The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
8But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.
9What do ye imagine against the Lord? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.
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Related verses
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”John 14:1
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”John 14:27
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”Matthew 28:20
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:7
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”Psalms 23:4