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74:1  A maskil of Asaph. God, why have you turned away from us for so long? Why are you still angry with us, your own flock?
74:2  Remember the people you bought so long ago. You saved us, and we belong to you. And remember Mount Zion, the place where you lived.
74:3  God, come walk through these ancient ruins. Come back to the Holy Place that the enemy destroyed.
74:4  The enemy shouted their war cries in the Temple. They put up their flags there to show they had won the war.
74:5  Their soldiers attacked the doors, like workmen chopping down trees.
74:6  Using axes and hatchets, they smashed the carved panels inside.
74:7  They burned down your Holy Place. It was built to honor your name, but they pulled it down to the ground.
74:8  The enemy decided to crush us completely. They burned every holy place in the country.
74:9  We do not see any of our signs. There are no more prophets. And no one knows how long this will last.
74:10  God, how much longer will the enemy make fun of us? Will you let them insult your name forever?
74:11  Why won’t you help us? Use your power to defeat our enemies!
74:12  God, you have been our King for a long time. You have saved us many times on this earth.
74:13  With your great power you split open the sea and broke the heads of the sea monster.
74:14  Yes, you smashed the heads of Leviathan and left his body for animals to eat.
74:15  You make the springs and rivers flow, and you make the rivers dry up.
74:16  You control the day and the night. You made the sun and the moon.
74:17  You set the limits for everything on earth. And you created summer and winter.
74:18  Lord, remember, the enemy insulted you! Those foolish people hate your name!
74:19  Don’t give us like a helpless dove to those wild animals. Never forget your poor, suffering people.
74:20  Remember the agreement you gave us, because violence fills every dark place in this land.
74:21  Your people were treated badly. Don’t let them be hurt anymore. Let your poor, helpless people praise you.
74:22  God, get up and defend yourself! Remember, those fools challenged you.
74:23  Don’t forget the shouts of your enemies. They insulted you again and again.