1 Nephi 7:17

But it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord, saying:

O Lord, according to my faith which is in thee,

wilt thou deliver me from the hands of my brethren;

yea, even give me strength that I may burst these bands with which I am bound.

But it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord, saying:

but - 9 occurrences in 9 verses - 1 Nephi 6:5,   7:1, 17, 19,   8:4, 18, 30, 33,   9:6