Psalm 22:12-22
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
12 Many bulls encircle me;
strong bulls of Bashan surround me;(A)
13 they open wide their mouths at me,
like a ravening and roaring lion.(B)
14 I am poured out like water,
and all my bones are out of joint;
my heart is like wax;
it is melted within my breast;(C)
15 my mouth[a] is dried up like a potsherd,
and my tongue sticks to my jaws;
you lay me in the dust of death.(D)
16 For dogs are all around me;
a company of evildoers encircles me;
they bound my hands and feet.[b](E)
17 I can count all my bones.
They stare and gloat over me;
18 they divide my clothes among themselves,
and for my clothing they cast lots.(F)
19 But you, O Lord, do not be far away!
O my help, come quickly to my aid!
20 Deliver my soul from the sword,
my life[c] from the power of the dog!(G)
21 Save me from the mouth of the lion!
From the horns of the wild oxen you have rescued[d] me.(H)
22 I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters;[e]
in the midst of the congregation I will praise you:(I)
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