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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[a] from the power of the dog!(A)
21     Save me from the mouth of the lion!

From the horns of the wild oxen you have rescued[b] me.(B)
22 I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters;[c]
    in the midst of the congregation I will praise you:(C)
23 You who fear the Lord, praise him!
    All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him;
    stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 22.20 Heb my only one
  2. 22.21 Heb answered
  3. 22.22 Or kindred

19 But You, O Eternal, stay close;
    O You, my help, hurry to my side.
20 Save my life from violence,
    my sweet life from the teeth of the wild dog.
21 Rescue me from the mouth of the lion.
    From the horns of the wild oxen, You responded to my plea.

22 I will speak Your Name to my brothers and sisters
    when I praise You in the midst of the community.
23 You who revere the Eternal, praise Him—
    descendants of Jacob, worship Him;
    be struck with wonder before Him, all you children of Israel.

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