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20 Look to the covenant, for the land’s dark places
are full of the haunts of violence.
21 Don’t let the oppressed retreat in confusion;
let the poor and needy praise your name.

22 Arise, God, and defend your cause;
remember how brutish men insult 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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