^{18 Ref} Remember this -- an enemy reproached Jehovah, And a foolish people have despised Thy name.

^{19 Ref} Give not up to a company, The soul of Thy turtle-dove, The company of Thy poor ones forget not for ever.

^{20 Ref} Look attentively to the covenant, For the dark places of earth, Have been full of habitations of violence.

^{21 Ref} Let not the oppressed turn back ashamed, Let the poor and needy praise Thy name,

^{22 Ref} Arise, O God, plead Thy plea, Remember Thy reproach from a fool all the day.

^{23 Ref} Forget not the voice of Thine adversaries, The noise of Thy withstanders is going up continually!