Psalms 22:16
For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
17I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me.
Cross References
Psalms 22:20Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs.
Psalms 59:6They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
Psalms 86:14The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life; they have no regard for You.
Jeremiah 12:6Even your brothers—your own father’s household—even they have betrayed you; even they have cried aloud against you. Do not trust them, though they speak well of you.
Matthew 7:6Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.
Matthew 27:35When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.
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 →