GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
17 You determined all the boundaries of the earth. You created summer and winter.
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It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.
18 Remember how the enemy insulted you, O LORD. Remember how an entire nation of godless fools despised your name.
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Remember how the enemy has mocked you, LORD, how foolish people have reviled your name.
19 Do not hand over the soul of your dove to wild animals. Do not forget the life of your oppressed people forever.
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Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever.
20 Consider your promise because every dark corner of the land is filled with violence.
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Have regard for your covenant, because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land.
21 Do not let oppressed people come back in disgrace. Let weak and needy people praise your name.
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Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name.
22 Arise, O God! Fight for your own cause! Remember how godless fools insult you all day long.
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Rise up, O God, and defend your cause; remember how fools mock you all day long.
23 Do not forget the shouting of your opponents. Do not forget the uproar made by those who attack you.
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Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries, the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.
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