74:6 They used axes and hatchets to smash the carvings.
74:7 They burned down your temple and badly disgraced it.
74:8 They said to themselves, “We'll crush them!” Then they burned every one of your meeting places all over the country.
74:9 There are no more miracles and no more prophets. Who knows how long it will be like this?
74:10 Our God, how much longer will our enemies sneer? Won't they ever stop insulting you?
74:11 Why don't you punish them? Why are you holding back?
74:12 Our God and King, you have ruled since ancient times; you have won victories everywhere on this earth.
74:13 By your power you made a path through the sea, and you smashed the heads of sea monsters.
74:14 You crushed the heads of the monster Leviathan, then fed him to wild creatures in the desert.
74:15 You opened the ground for streams and springs and dried up mighty rivers.
74:16 You rule the day and the night, and you put the moon and the sun in place.
74:17 You made summer and winter and gave them to the earth.
74:18 Remember your enemies, Lord! They foolishly sneer and won't respect you.
74:19 You treat us like pet doves, but they mistreat us. Don't keep forgetting us and letting us be fed to those wild animals.
74:20 Remember the agreement you made with us. Violent enemies are hiding in every dark corner of the earth.
74:21 Don't disappoint those in need or make them turn from you, but help the poor and homeless to shout your praises.
74:22 Do something, God! Defend yourself. Remember how those fools sneer at you all day long.
74:23 Don't forget the loud shouts of your enemies.
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