⁴ When the kings joined forces,
    when they advanced together,^(A)
5 they saw her and were astounded;
    they fled in terror.^(B)
6 Trembling seized^(C) them there,
    pain like that of a woman in labor.^(D)

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

²³ Do not ignore the clamor^(A) of your adversaries,^(B)
    the uproar^(C) of your enemies,^(D) which rises continually.