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18 Remember how the enemy has jeered, Lord,
    how a foolish people has reviled your name.
19 Do not surrender to wild animals those who praise you;
    do not forget forever the life of your afflicted.
20 Look to your covenant,
    for the recesses of the land
    are full of the haunts of violence.
21 Let not the oppressed turn back in shame;
    may the poor and needy praise your name.
22 Arise, God, defend your cause;
    remember the constant jeering of the fools.
23 Do not forget the clamor of your foes,
    the unceasing uproar of your enemies.

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18 Remember how the enemy has mocked you, Lord,
    how foolish people(A) have reviled your name.
19 Do not hand over the life of your dove(B) to wild beasts;
    do not forget the lives of your afflicted(C) people forever.
20 Have regard for your covenant,(D)
    because haunts of violence fill the dark places(E) of the land.
21 Do not let the oppressed(F) retreat in disgrace;
    may the poor and needy(G) praise your name.
22 Rise up,(H) O God, and defend your cause;
    remember how fools(I) mock you all day long.
23 Do not ignore the clamor(J) of your adversaries,(K)
    the uproar(L) of your enemies,(M) which rises continually.

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