Psalm 22:8-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
8 All who see me mock me;
they curl their lips and jeer;
they shake their heads at me:(A)
9 “He relied on the Lord—let him deliver him;
if he loves him, let him rescue him.”(B)
Psalm 22:17-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 Dogs surround me;
a pack of evildoers closes in on me.
They have pierced my hands and my feet
18 I can count all my bones.(A)
They stare at me and gloat;
Psalm 22:19-20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 they divide my garments among them;
for my clothing they cast lots.(A)
20 But you, Lord, do not stay far off;
my strength, come quickly to help me.
Psalm 22:23-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
III
23 Then I will proclaim your name to my brethren;
in the assembly I will praise you:[a](A)
24 “You who fear the Lord, give praise!
All descendants of Jacob, give honor;
show reverence, all descendants of Israel!
Footnotes
- 22:23 In the assembly I will praise you: the person who offered a thanksgiving sacrifice in the Temple recounted to the other worshipers the favor received from God and invited them to share in the sacrificial banquet. The final section (Ps 22:24–32) may be a summary or a citation of the psalmist’s poem of praise.
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