² Therefore we will not fear,^(A) though the earth give way^(B)
    and the mountains fall^(C) into the heart of the sea,^(D)
3 though its waters roar^(E) and foam^(F)
    and the mountains quake^(G) with their surging.^[a]

⁴ The mountains melt^(A) beneath him^(B)
    and the valleys split apart,^(C)
like wax before the fire,
    like water rushing down a slope.