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16 
Because of the voice of the taunter and reviler,
Because of the presence of the enemy and the avenger.

17 
All this has come upon us, yet we have not forgotten You,
Nor have we been false to Your covenant [which You made with our fathers].
18 
Our heart has not turned back,
Nor have our steps wandered from Your path,

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16 at the taunts(A) of those who reproach and revile(B) me,
    because of the enemy, who is bent on revenge.(C)

17 All this came upon us,
    though we had not forgotten(D) you;
    we had not been false to your covenant.
18 Our hearts had not turned(E) back;
    our feet had not strayed from your path.

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