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Psalms 74

New International Version NIV

1 O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture?

2 Remember the nation you purchased long ago, the people of your inheritance, whom you redeemed— Mount Zion, where you dwelt.

3 Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins, all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary.

4 Your foes roared in the place where you met with us; they set up their standards as signs.

5 They behaved like men wielding axes to cut through a thicket of trees.

6 They smashed all the carved paneling with their axes and hatchets.

7 They burned your sanctuary to the ground; they defiled the dwelling place of your Name.

8 They said in their hearts, “We will crush them completely!” They burned every place where God was worshiped in the land.

9 We are given no signs from God; no prophets are left, and none of us knows how long this will be.

10 How long will the enemy mock you, God? Will the foe revile your name forever?

11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? Take it from the folds of your garment and destroy them!

12 But God is my King from long ago; he brings salvation on the earth.

13 It was you who split open the sea by your power; you broke the heads of the monster in the waters.

14 It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave it as food to the creatures of the desert.

15 It was you who opened up springs and streams; you dried up the ever-flowing rivers.

16 The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun and moon.

17 It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.

18 Remember how the enemy has mocked you, LORD, how foolish people have reviled your name.

19 Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever.

20 Have regard for your covenant, because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land.

21 Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name.

22 Rise up, O God, and defend your cause; remember how fools mock you all day long.

23 Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries, the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.

New International Reader's Version NIRV

1 God, why have you turned your back on us for so long? Why does your anger burn against us? We are your very own sheep.

2 Remember that you chose us to be your own people a long time ago. Remember that you set us free from slavery to be your very own tribe. Remember Mount Zion, where you lived.

3 Walk through this place that has been torn down beyond repair. See how completely your enemies have destroyed the temple!

4 In the place where you used to meet with us, your enemies have shouted, "We've won the battle!" They have set up their flags to show they have beaten us.

5 They acted like people cutting down a forest with axes.

6 They smashed all of the beautiful wooden walls with their axes and hatchets.

7 They burned your temple to the ground. They polluted the place where your Name is.

8 They had said in their hearts, "We will crush them completely!" They burned every place where you were worshiped in the land.

9 You don't give us miraculous signs anymore. There aren't any prophets left. None of us knows how long that will last.

10 God, how long will your enemies make fun of you? Will they attack you with their words forever?

11 Why don't you help us? Why do you hold back your powerful right hand? Use your strong arms to destroy your enemies!

12 God, you have been my king for a long time. The whole earth has seen you save us over and over again.

13 You parted the Red Sea by your power. You broke the heads of that sea monster in Egypt.

14 You crushed the heads of the sea monster Leviathan. You fed it to the creatures of the desert.

15 You opened up streams and springs. You dried up rivers that flow all year long.

16 You rule over the day and the night. You created the sun and the moon.

17 You decided where the borders of the earth would be. You made both summer and winter.

18 Lord, remember how your enemies have made fun of you. Remember how foolish people have attacked you with their words.

19 Don't hand Israel, your dove, over to those wild animals. Don't forget your suffering people forever.

20 Honor the covenant you made with us. Horrible things are happening in every dark corner of the land.

21 Don't let your suffering people be put to shame. May those who are poor and needy praise you.

22 God, rise up. Stand up for your cause. Remember how foolish people make fun of you all day long.

23 Pay close attention to the shouts of your enemies. The trouble they cause never stops.