²² I will turn my face^(A) away from the people,
    and robbers will desecrate the place I treasure.
They will enter it
    and will defile it.^(B)

¹⁷ Like a wind^(A) from the east,
    I will scatter them before their enemies;
I will show them my back and not my face^(B)
    in the day of their disaster.”

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.
²¹ Do not let the oppressed^(F) retreat in disgrace;
    may the poor and needy^(G) praise your name.
²² Rise up,^(H) O God, and defend your cause;
    remember how fools^(I) mock you all day long.
²³ Do not ignore the clamor^(J) of your adversaries,^(K)
    the uproar^(L) of your enemies,^(M) which rises continually.