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You made men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water. But you brought us out to a place of plenty.

But in fact, God did listen; he paid attention to my prayer.

But let the righteous rejoice and be glad in God's presence; yes, let them exult and rejoice.

God gives homes to those who are alone and leads prisoners out into prosperity. But rebels must live in a parched wasteland.

I weep bitterly, and I fast, but that too occasions insults.

Insults have broken my heart to the point that I could die. I hoped that someone would show compassion, but nobody did; and that there would be comforters, but I found none.

But may all those who seek you be glad and take joy in you. May those who love your salvation say always, "God is great and glorious!" But I am poor and needy; God, hurry for me. You are my helper and rescuer; Adonai , don't delay!

To many, I am an amazing example; but you are strong protection for me.

But I, I will always hope and keep adding to your praise.

You have made me see much trouble and hardship, but you will revive me again and bring me up from the depths of the earth.

But as for me, I lost my balance, my feet nearly slipped,

Whom do I have in heaven but you? And with you, I lack nothing on earth.

My mind and body may fail; but God is the rock for my mind and my portion forever.

But for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made Adonai Elohim my refuge, so that I can tell of all your works.

But I will always speak out, singing praises to the God of Ya‘akov. I will break down the strength of the wicked, but the strength of the righteous will be raised up.

Your way went through the sea, your path through the turbulent waters; but your footsteps could not be traced. You led your people like a flock under the care of Moshe and Aharon.

who could then put their confidence in God, not forgetting God's deeds, but obeying his mitzvot.

True, he struck the rock, and water gushed out, until the vadis overflowed; but what about bread? Can he give that? Can he provide meat for his people?"

But they tried to deceive him with their words, they lied to him with their tongues;

So he remembered that they were but flesh, a wind that blows past and does not return.