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But now you are preoccupied with the judgment due the wicked, judgment and justice take hold of you.

But now, the sun cannot be looked at— it is bright in the skies— after a wind passed and swept the clouds away.

As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.

"The wings of the ostrich flap with joy, but are they the pinions and plumage of a stork?

But as soon as she springs up, she laughs at the horse and its rider.

I have spoken once, but I cannot answer; twice, but I will say no more."

you asked, ‘Who is this who darkens counsel without knowledge?' But I have declared without understanding things too wonderful for me to know.

I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye has seen you.

Certainly the Lord guards the way of the godly, but the way of the wicked ends in destruction.

But you, Lord , are a shield that protects me; you are my glory and the one who restores me.

But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.

But may all who take shelter in you be happy! May they continually shout for joy! Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice!

May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!

But the Lord rules forever; he reigns in a just manner.

The Lord approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

But I trust in your faithfulness. May I rejoice because of your deliverance!

He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord 's loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the Lord helped me.

You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.