Psalms 22:21
Rescue me from the mouth of the lion and from the wild bulls!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.
In Context
20Save me from death by the sword! Save my life—the only one I have—from the dogs!
22I will tell my people all the wonderful things you have done; I will praise you in the congregation.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:17He is as majestic as a firstborn bull; his horns are like those of a wild ox. He will use them to gore the nations, driving them to the ends of the earth. The horns represent the ten thousands of Ephraim, and the thousands of Manasseh.”
Psalms 35:17How long, Lord, will you sit by and just watch? Save me from their vicious attacks; defend the only life I have from these lions.
Luke 22:53“You didn't arrest me before, even though I was with you in the Temple every day. But this is your moment now, the time when darkness is in power.”
John 14:30I can't talk to you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no power to control me,
Acts 5:30The God of our forefathers raised Jesus from the dead—the one you killed by hanging him on a cross.
1 Peter 5:8Be responsible, and stay alert. The devil, your enemy, is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 22:12-22
The Sufferings of the Messiah; The Messiah Supported in His Sufferings. 11 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help. 12 Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. 13 They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion. 14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast… Read the whole commentary →