20 (A)Have respect to the covenant;
For the [a]dark places of the earth are full of the [b]haunts of [c]cruelty.
21 Oh, do not let the oppressed return ashamed!
Let the poor and needy praise Your name.

22 Arise, O God, plead Your own cause;
Remember how the foolish man [d]reproaches You daily.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 74:20 hiding places
  2. Psalm 74:20 homes
  3. Psalm 74:20 violence
  4. Psalm 74:22 reviles or taunts

20 Honor your covenant,
    for haunts of violence fill the dark places of the earth.
21 Don’t let the oppressed return ashamed.
    Let the poor and needy praise your name.
22 Arise, God! Plead your own cause.
    Remember how the foolish man mocks you all day.

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20 Have regard for your covenant,(A)
    because haunts of violence fill the dark places(B) of the land.
21 Do not let the oppressed(C) retreat in disgrace;
    may the poor and needy(D) praise your name.
22 Rise up,(E) O God, and defend your cause;
    remember how fools(F) mock you all day long.

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