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But he finds reasons to oppose me;he regards me as his enemy.

But I tell you that you are wrong in this matter,since God is greater than man.

For God speaks time and again,but a person may not notice it.

But if you have something to say, answer me;speak, for I would like to justify you.

but caused the poor to cry out to him,and he heard the outcry of the needy.

But when God is silent, who can declare him guilty?When he hides his face, who can see him?Yet he watches over both individuals and nations,

But no one asks, “Where is God my Maker,who provides us with songs in the night,

There they cry out, but he does not answer,because of the pride of evil people.

But now, because God’s anger does not punishand he does not pay attention to transgression,

Yes, God is mighty, but he despises no one;he understands all things.

He does not keep the wicked alive,but he gives justice to the oppressed.

He does not withdraw his gaze from the righteous,but he seats them forever with enthroned kings,and they are exalted.

But if they do not listen,they will cross the river of deathand die without knowledge.

when I declared: “You may come this far, but no farther;your proud waves stop here”?

The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully,but are her feathers and plumage like the stork’s?

I have spoken once, and I will not reply;twice, but now I can add nothing.

I had heard reports about you,but now my eyes have seen you.

For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.

But you, Lord, are a shield around me,my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

But I enter your houseby the abundance of your faithful love;I bow down toward your holy templein reverential awe of you.