But when I stumbled, they rejoiced and gathered together; they gathered together to ambush me. They tore at me without stopping to rest.

For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who are unsuspecting.

But you take notice, Lord! O Lord, do not remain far away from me!

Wicked men will be wiped out, but those who rely on the Lord are the ones who will possess the land.

Evil men will soon disappear; you will stare at the spot where they once were, but they will be gone.

But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity.

for evil men will lose their power, but the Lord sustains the godly.

But evil men will die; the Lord's enemies will be incinerated -- they will go up in smoke.

Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

Surely those favored by the Lord will possess the land, but those rejected by him will be wiped out.

For the Lord promotes justice, and never abandons his faithful followers. They are permanently secure, but the children of evil men are wiped out.

But the Lord does not surrender the godly, or allow them to be condemned in a court of law.

But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.

But the Lord delivers the godly; he protects them in times of trouble.

But I am like a deaf man -- I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.

But those who are my enemies for no reason are numerous; those who hate me without cause outnumber me.

Look, you make my days short-lived, and my life span is nothing from your perspective. Surely all people, even those who seem secure, are nothing but vapor.

But now, O Lord, upon what am I relying? You are my only hope!

O Lord, my God, you have accomplished many things; you have done amazing things and carried out your purposes for us. No one can thwart you! I want to declare them and talk about them, but they are too numerous to recount!

For they did not conquer the land by their swords, and they did not prevail by their strength, but rather by your power, strength and good favor, for you were partial to them.

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.

Their insults are painful and make me lose heart; I look for sympathy, but receive none, for comforters, but find none.

Many are appalled when they see me, but you are my secure shelter.

But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my feet almost slid out from under me.

But I am continually with you; you hold my right hand.

Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire no one but you on earth.

My flesh and my heart may grow weak, but God always protects my heart and gives me stability.

But as for me, God's presence is all I need. I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.

But God has been my king from ancient times, performing acts of deliverance on the earth.

You walked through the sea; you passed through the surging waters, but left no footprints.

The Ephraimites were armed with bows, but they retreated in the day of battle.

Yes, he struck a rock and water flowed out, streams gushed forth. But can he also give us food? Will he provide meat for his people?"

But they deceived him with their words, and lied to him.

Their priests fell by the sword, but their widows did not weep.

But then the Lord awoke from his sleep; he was like a warrior in a drunken rage.

But my people did not obey me; Israel did not submit to me.

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness.

But it is said of Zion's residents, "Each one of these was born in her, and the sovereign One makes her secure."

But I will not remove my loyal love from him, nor be unfaithful to my promise.

But you have spurned and rejected him; you are angry with your chosen king.

The days of our lives add up to seventy years, or eighty, if one is especially strong. But even one's best years are marred by trouble and oppression. Yes, they pass quickly and we fly away.

But you, O Lord, reign forever!

But the Lord will protect me, and my God will shelter me.

For all the gods of the nations are worthless, but the Lord made the sky.

O Lord our God, you answered them. They found you to be a forgiving God, but also one who punished their sinful deeds.

But you, O Lord, rule forever, and your reputation endures.

They will perish, but you will endure. They will wear out like a garment; like clothes you will remove them and they will disappear.

But you remain; your years do not come to an end.

but when the hot wind blows by, it disappears, and one can no longer even spot the place where it once grew.

But the Lord continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,

He threatened to destroy them, but Moses, his chosen one, interceded with him and turned back his destructive anger.

Many times he delivered them, but they had a rebellious attitude, and degraded themselves by their sin.

They repay my love with accusations, but I continue to pray.

They curse, but you will bless. When they attack, they will be humiliated, but your servant will rejoice.

Not to us, O Lord, not to us! But to your name bring honor, for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness.

They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see,

ears, but cannot hear, noses, but cannot smell,

hands, but cannot touch, feet, but cannot walk. They cannot even clear their throats.

The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.

But we will praise the Lord now and forevermore. Praise the Lord!

They surrounded me like bees. But they disappeared as quickly as a fire among thorns. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

"You aggressively attacked me and tried to knock me down, but the Lord helped me.

I will not die, but live, and I will proclaim what the Lord has done.

The Lord severely punished me, but he did not hand me over to death.

who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.

Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.

The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.

Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.

Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.

Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law.

May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts.

They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.

I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.

My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law.

The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

(Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.

I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.

"Since my youth they have often attacked me, but they have not defeated me.

But you are willing to forgive, so that you might be honored.

They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see,

and ears, but cannot hear. Indeed, they cannot breathe.