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"Behold, this is the man who didn't make God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness."

But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in God's house. I trust in God's lovingkindness forever and ever.

But it was you, a man like me, My companion, and my familiar friend.

His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.

But you, God, will bring them down into the pit of destruction. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days, But I will trust in you.

But you, Yahweh, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.

But I will sing of your strength. Yes, I will sing aloud of your lovingkindness in the morning. For you have been my high tower, A refuge in the day of my distress.

They fully intend to throw him down from his lofty place. They delight in lies. They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

But those who seek my soul, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth.

But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, For the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced.

But God will shoot at them. They will be suddenly struck down with an arrow.

Sins overwhelmed me, But you atoned for our transgressions.

You allowed men to ride over our heads. We went through fire and through water, But you brought us to the place of abundance.

But most assuredly, God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer.

But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.

God sets the lonely in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing, But the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.

But God will strike through the head of his enemies, The hairy scalp of such a one as still continues in his guiltiness.

But as for me, my prayer is to you, Yahweh, in an acceptable time. God, in the abundance of your lovingkindness, answer me in the truth of your salvation.

Reproach has broken my heart, and I am full of heaviness. I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; For comforters, but I found none.

But I am in pain and distress. Let your salvation, God, protect me.