Psalms 74:12-23

12God, you have been my king from the beginning. You have done great things to rescue us all over the earth.

13You broke the sea into separate pieces, because you are so strong. You broke the heads of the monsters in the waters of the sea.

14You broke the heads of Leviathan. You gave his body as food for the animals that live in the desert.

15You caused springs and streams of water to appear. And you made large rivers become dry!

16Days and nights both belong to you. You put the moon and the sun in their places.

17You said where the land must be among the seas. You made both summer and winter.

18Lord, think about your enemies. They are always laughing at you. Foolish people are insulting your name.

19We, your people, are like your own special dove. Do not let wild animals destroy us! We are weak and poor, so do not forget about us!

20Remember what you have promised to do for us. There are dark places everywhere, where cruel people hide.

21We are weak, and people want to hurt us. Do not let us become ashamed. Instead, let the poor, weak people praise your name!

22Do something, God! Show everyone that you are good. Think how fools are laughing at you all the time.

23Do not forget what your enemies are saying. They shout things against you all the time!