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He led them safely, so that they did not fear; But the sea engulfed their enemies.

But He chose the tribe of Judah [as Israel's leader], Mount Zion, which He loved [to replace Shiloh as His capital].

"But My people would not listen to My voice, And Israel did not [consent to] obey Me.

"But I would feed Israel with the finest of the wheat; And with honey from the rock I would satisfy you."

I will hear [with expectant hope] what God the LORD will say, For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones— But let them not turn again to folly.

But You, O Lord, are a God [who protects and is] merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness and truth.

But of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her," And the Most High Himself will establish her.

But I have cried out to You, O LORD, for help; And in the morning my prayer will come to You.

But [in apparent contradiction of all this] You [the faithful LORD] have cast off and rejected; You have been full of wrath against Your anointed.

A thousand may fall at your side And ten thousand at your right hand, But danger will not come near you.

But You, LORD, are on high forever.

But my horn [my emblem of strength and power] You have exalted like that of a wild ox; I am anointed with fresh oil [for Your service].

But the LORD has become my high tower and defense, And my God the rock of my refuge.

For all the gods of the peoples are [worthless, lifeless] idols, But the LORD made the heavens.

But You, O LORD, are enthroned forever [ruling eternally as sovereign]; And [the fame and glory of] Your name [endures] to all generations.

"Even they will perish, but You endure; Yes, all of them will wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them and they shall be changed.

"But You remain the same, And Your years will never end.

But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who [reverently] fear Him, And His righteousness to children's children,

Our fathers in Egypt did not understand nor appreciate Your miracles; They did not remember the abundance of Your mercies nor imprint Your lovingkindnesses on their hearts, But they were rebellious at the sea, at the Red Sea.

But they quickly forgot His works; They did not [patiently] wait for His counsel and purpose [to be revealed regarding them],