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But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it. Interlude

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

They scavenge for food but go to sleep unsatisfied.

But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.

But you have raised a banner for those who fear you— a rallying point in the face of attack. Interlude

But Moab, my washbasin, will become my servant, and I will wipe my feet on Edom and shout in triumph over Philistia."

They plan to topple me from my high position. They delight in telling lies about me. They praise me to my face but curse me in their hearts. Interlude

But those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin. They will go down into the depths of the earth.

But the king will rejoice in God. All who swear to tell the truth will praise him, while liars will be silenced.

But God himself will shoot them with his arrows, suddenly striking them down.

Then you put a leader over us. We went through fire and flood, but you brought us to a place of great abundance.

But God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer.

But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God's presence. Let them be filled with joy.

God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.

But God will smash the heads of his enemies, crushing the skulls of those who love their guilty ways.

But I keep praying to you, Lord , hoping this time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer my prayer with your sure salvation.

But instead, they give me poison for food; they offer me sour wine for my thirst.

But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "God is great!"

But as for me, I am poor and needy; please hurry to my aid, O God. You are my helper and my savior; O Lord , do not delay.