The reference to a river whose streams make the city of God glad establishes contrast with the threatening waters of verses 2-3; this river brings fertility and joy rather than destruction. The river flowing through God's city suggests divine provision of water for life and nourishment, reversing the threatening flood imagery. The designation of the city of God as the dwelling place of the Most High establishes the connection between divine presence and safety; God's city remains secure because of its inhabitation by God. The mention of the sanctuaries of the Most High suggests the temple or multiple holy places where God dwells. The gladness brought by divine provision contrasts with the terror of the threatened destruction in surrounding verses.

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