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18 O Yahweh, remember this: the enemy taunts,
and foolish people treat your name with contempt.
19 Do not give to beasts the life of your dove;
do not ever forget the life of your afflicted ones.
20 Have regard for the covenant,
because the dark places of the land are full of
the haunts of violence.

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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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