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But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.

But the Lord reigns forever, executing judgment from his throne.

But the needy will not be ignored forever; the hopes of the poor will not always be crushed.

But you see the trouble and grief they cause. You take note of it and punish them. The helpless put their trust in you. You defend the orphans.

But the Lord is in his holy Temple; the Lord still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth.

But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.

But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one!

The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the Lord will protect his people.

By the power of your hand, O Lord , destroy those who look to this world for their reward. But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones. May their children have plenty, leaving an inheritance for their descendants.

But in my distress I cried out to the Lord ; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears.

They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the Lord supported me.

To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd.

You rescue the humble, but you humiliate the proud.

For who is God except the Lord ? Who but our God is a solid rock?

They called for help, but no one came to their rescue. They even cried to the Lord , but he refused to answer.

Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the Lord our God.

Those nations will fall down and collapse, but we will rise up and stand firm.

Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night I lift my voice, but I find no relief.

But I am a worm and not a man. I am scorned and despised by all!

For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help.