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BOOK THE THIRD Nothing but good, is God, Unto Israel, Unto the pure in heart.

But, as for me, - My feet had, almost stumbled, My steps had, well-nigh slipped;

But my heart had grown embittered, And, in my reins, had I received wounds;

But, I, was brutish, and could not perceive, Like the beasts, had I become before thee.

But, as for me, the drawing near of God, is my blessedness, - I have made, of My Lord Yahweh, my refuge, - That I may recount all thy works.

But, now, the doors thereof all together, with axes and hammers, they batter down.

But, God, hath been my king from aforetime, Working Deliverances in the midst of the earth.

But, I, will exult unto times age-abiding, I will sing praises unto the God of Jacob;

But, all the horns of the lawless, will I hew off, - Exalted shall be the horns of the Righteous One.

That they might set, in Elohim, their confidence, - And not forget the doings of El, But, his commandments, might observe;

But again, once more sinned they against him, Resisting the Most High in a land of drought:

But, their heart, was not fixed with him, Nor were they trusty in his covenant:

He leveled a path for his anger, Withheld not, from death, their soul, But, their life - to the pestilence, he delivered:

But they tested and resisted God Most High, And, his testimonies, did not observe;

But drew back and dealt treacherously, like their fathers, They turned aside, like deceitful bowmen;

But made choice of the tribe of Judah, The mountain of Zion, which he loved;

But my people, hearkened not, unto my voice, Even, Israel, inclined not unto me.

But indeed, like the earth-born, shall ye die! And, like one of the princes, shall ye fall!

But, thou, O My Lord, art, A God of compassion and favour, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness a faithfulness.

But, of Zion, it shall be said - This man and that were born in her, And the Highest himself shall establish her.