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You treat us like pet doves, but they mistreat us. Don't keep forgetting us and letting us be fed to those wild animals.

Don't disappoint those in need or make them turn from you, but help the poor and homeless to shout your praises.

But I will always tell about you, the God of Jacob, and I will sing your praise.

Our Lord, you will destroy the power of evil people, but you will give strength to those who are good.

You walked through the water of the mighty sea, but your footprints were never seen.

The warriors from Ephraim were armed with arrows, but they ran away when the battle began.

But in the desert, the people of God Most High kept sinning and rebelling.

It's true God struck the rock and water gushed out like a river, but can he give his people bread and meat?"

But God gave a command to the clouds, and he opened the doors in the skies.

But before they had swallowed the last bite,

But the rest kept on sinning and would not trust God's miracles.

But they tried to flatter God, and they told him lies;

Yet God was kind. He kept forgiving their sins and didn't destroy them. He often became angry, but never lost his temper.

He led them safely along, and they were not afraid, but their enemies drowned in the sea.

But the people tested God Most High, and they refused to obey his laws.

God demanded all their love, but they made him angry by worshiping idols.

Priests died violent deaths, but their widows were not allowed to mourn.

But if you smile on us, we will be saved.

But help the one who sits at your right side, the one you raised to be your own.

"But, my people, Israel, you refused to listen, and you would have nothing to do with me!