13. You destroyed the sea by your strength;you shattered the heads of the sea monster in the water.
14. You crushed the heads of Leviathan;you fed him to the people who live along the coast.
15. You broke open the spring and the stream;you dried up perpetually flowing rivers.
16. You established the cycle of day and night;you put the moon and sun in place.
17. You set up all the boundaries of the earth;you created the cycle of summer and winter.
18. Remember how the enemy hurls insults, O Lord,and how a foolish nation blasphemes your name!
19. Do not hand the life of your dove over to a wild animal!Do not continue to disregard the lives of your oppressed people!
20. Remember your covenant promises,for the dark regions of the earth are full of places where violence rules.
21. Do not let the afflicted be turned back in shame!Let the oppressed and poor praise your name!
22. Rise up, O God! Defend your honor!Remember how fools insult you all day long!
23. Do not disregard what your enemies say,or the unceasing shouts of those who defy you.