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Because they turned aside from following him, and did not consider any of his ways.

I will not answer you any more, because you have sinned, for you have been examined, and not I; therefore speak out what you know.

Because of the multitude of oppressions men howl; and many cry out because of iniquity.

Because God does not hear the empty pride of evildoers, nor does he praise it.

Then he shows them their works, and their transgression because they have exceeded their power.

Take heed, that you may not return to iniquity: because for this you were tried by poverty.

Teach us what we shall say to him, that we may not hide because of the darkness.

Will you have confidence in him, because his strength is great? Or will you leave your labor to him?

And because she has the feet of a bird, forgets that the wild beast may trample them.

I will not keep silence because of his power, and the might of his sinews.

Because of the fear of him, the mighty are afraid;

Lead me, O LORD, in thy reverence and righteousness; and because of mine enemies, make thy way straight before my face.

Mine eye is weakened because of anger; and I am troubled by all my enemies.

Because the wicked has become corrupt and has conceived mischief and brought forth falsehood,

Out of the mouth of young men and infants hast thou established thy glory because of thine enemies, that thou mightest destroy the enemy and the avenger.

Because of the oppression of the poor and the groans of the needy, now will I arise, says the LORD; and I will bring salvation openly.

I will sing unto the LORD, because he has saved me.

They have reproached the counsel of the poor, because he trusts on the LORD.

I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the mountains quaked and were shaken because he was angry.