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But my enemies are vigorous and powerful;many hate me for no reason.

But you, Lord, be gracious to me and raise me up;then I will repay them.

For they did not take the land by their sword—their arm did not bring them victory—but by your right hand, your arm,and the light of your face,because you were favorable toward them.

But you give us victory over our foesand let those who hate us be disgraced.

But you have rejected and humiliated us;you do not march out with our armies.

All this has happened to us,but we have not forgotten youor betrayed your covenant.

But you have crushed us in a haunt of jackalsand have covered us with deepest darkness.

But despite his assets, mankind will not last;he is like the animals that perish.

But God will redeem mefrom the power of Sheol,for he will take me.Selah

But God says to the wicked:“What right do you have to recite my statutesand to take my covenant on your lips?

“Here is the manwho would not make God his refuge,but trusted in the abundance of his riches,taking refuge in his destructive behavior.”

But I am like a flourishing olive treein the house of God;I trust in God’s faithful love forever and ever.

But it is you, a man who is my peer,my companion and good friend!

But I call to God,and the Lord will save me.

His buttery words are smooth,but war is in his heart.His words are softer than oil,but they are drawn swords.

They prepared a net for my steps;I was despondent.They dug a pit ahead of me,but they fell into it!Selah

Because look, Lord, they set an ambush for me.Powerful men attack me,but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine.

But you laugh at them, Lord;you ridicule all the nations.

But I will sing of your strengthand will joyfully proclaimyour faithful love in the morning.For you have been a stronghold for me,a refuge in my day of trouble.

They only plan to bring him downfrom his high position.They take pleasure in lying;they bless with their mouths,but they curse inwardly.Selah