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Psalm 74:18-20
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 74:18-20
New Catholic Bible
18 [a]Remember, O Lord, how the enemy has mocked you,
how a foolish people has blasphemed your name.
19 Do not surrender the soul of your dove[b] to wild beasts;
do not forget forever the life of your poor.
20 Have regard for your covenant!
For the land is filled with darkness,
and the pastures are haunts of violence.
Footnotes
- Psalm 74:18 The godly beg God to remember (see v. 2) the evil conduct of their oppressors (v. 19) who blaspheme his name and afflict his people. The Lord’s name is sacred to them for it ensures that he will fulfill his covenant promises (see Ex 6:6-8). They ask him to come to their aid so that they will have reason to bless his name.
- Psalm 74:19 Your dove: a term of endearment for Israel (see Ps 68:14; Song 2:14; 5:2; 6:9; Hos 7:11; 11:11).
