Psalm 74:18-23

Easy-to-Read Version

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.
²¹ Your people were treated badly.
    Don’t let them be hurt anymore.
    Let your poor, helpless people praise you.
²² God, get up and defend yourself!
    Remember, those fools challenged you.
²³ Don’t forget the shouts of your enemies.
    They insulted you again and again.