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20 Remember the agreement you gave us,
    because violence fills every dark place in this land.
21 Your people were treated badly.
    Don’t let them be hurt anymore.
    Let your poor, helpless people praise you.
22 God, get up and defend yourself!
    Remember, those fools challenged you.

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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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