12And yet, from long ago God has been my king, the one who has been victorious throughout the earth. 13You stirred up the sea with your own strength. You smashed the heads of sea monsters in the water. 14You crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave them to the creatures of the desert for food. 15You opened the springs and brooks. You dried up the ever-flowing rivers. 16The day and the night are yours. You set the moon and the sun in their places. 17You determined all the boundaries of the earth. You created summer and winter. 18Remember how the enemy insulted you, O LORD. Remember how an entire nation of godless fools despised your name. 19Do not hand over the soul of your dove to wild animals. Do not forget the life of your oppressed people forever. 20Consider your promise because every dark corner of the land is filled with violence. 21Do not let oppressed people come back in disgrace. Let weak and needy people praise your name. 22Arise, O God! Fight for your own cause! Remember how godless fools insult you all day long. 23Do not forget the shouting of your opponents. Do not forget the uproar made by those who attack you.
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