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But you rejected and embarrassed us! You did not go into battle with our armies.

but, despite their wealth, people do not last, they are like animals that perish.

But God will rescue my life from the power of Sheol; certainly he will pull me to safety. (Selah)

But he will join his ancestors; they will never again see the light of day.

When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!

But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I continually trust in God's loyal love.

But it is you, a man like me, my close friend in whom I confided.

His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.

But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

For look, they wait to ambush me; powerful men stalk me, but not because I have rebelled or sinned, O Lord .

But you, O Lord , laugh in disgust at them; you taunt all the nations.

They spend all their time planning how to bring him down. They love to use deceit; they pronounce blessings with their mouths, but inwardly they utter curses. (Selah)

Men are nothing but a mere breath; human beings are unreliable. When they are weighed in the scales, all of them together are lighter than air.

Enemies seek to destroy my life, but they will descend into the depths of the earth.

But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast, for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up.

But God will shoot at them; suddenly they will be wounded by an arrow.

Our record of sins overwhelms me, but you forgive our acts of rebellion.

You allowed men to ride over our heads; we passed through fire and water, but you brought us out into a wide open place.

But the godly are happy; they rejoice before God and are overcome with joy.

God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. But sinful rebels live in the desert.