Psalms 22:20
(22-21) Deliver my soul from the sword; mine only one from the power of the dog.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
In Context
19(22-20) But Thou, O LORD, be not far off; O Thou my strength, hasten to help me.
21(22-22) Save me from the lion's mouth; yea, from the horns of the wild-oxen do Thou answer me.
Cross References
Psalms 7:3(7-4) O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;
Psalms 35:17Lord, how long wilt Thou look on? Rescue my soul from their destructions, mine only one from the lions.
Psalms 69:18(69-19) Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it; ransom me because of mine enemies.
Zechariah 13:7Awake, O sword, against My shepherd, and against the man that is near unto Me, saith the LORD of hosts; smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered; and I will turn My hand upon the little ones.
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 →