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18 Lord, remember, the enemy insulted you!
    Those foolish people hate your name!
19 Don’t give us like a helpless dove to those wild animals.
    Never forget your poor, suffering people.
20 Remember the agreement you gave us,
    because violence fills every dark place in this land.

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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.

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