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

² Through the praise of children and infants
    you have established a stronghold^(A) against your enemies,
    to silence the foe^(B) and the avenger.

²² Rise up,^(A) O God, and defend your cause;
    remember how fools^(B) mock you all day long.
²³ Do not ignore the clamor^(C) of your adversaries,^(D)
    the uproar^(E) of your enemies,^(F) which rises continually.

¹⁸ Remember how the enemy has mocked you, Lord,
    how foolish people^(A) have reviled your name.

¹⁰ How long^(A) will the enemy mock^(B) you, God?
    Will the foe revile^(C) your name forever?

²³ Who is it you have ridiculed and blasphemed?^(A)
    Against whom have you raised your voice^(B)
and lifted your eyes in pride?^(C)
    Against the Holy One^(D) of Israel!
²⁴ By your messengers
    you have ridiculed the Lord.
And you have said,
    ‘With my many chariots^(E)
I have ascended the heights of the mountains,
    the utmost heights^(F) of Lebanon.^(G)
I have cut down its tallest cedars,
    the choicest of its junipers.^(H)
I have reached its remotest heights,
    the finest of its forests.

¹² Pay back into the laps^(A) of our neighbors seven times^(B)
    the contempt they have hurled at you, Lord.