But the sudden disaster or caused great panic among the people.

但突如其来的灾难还是在民众中引发极大的恐慌。

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In case a sudden disaster event, people usually take evacuation action to reduce possible loss of life and property.

面对突发的灾害，人类采取避难转移的方式来减少生命和财产的损失。

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Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.

你决不怕骤然而来的恐怖，也不怕恶人突然而至的摧残，因为上主将要护佑你，使你的脚远离陷阱。

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