Psalms 22:12
I am circled by many bulls, beset by the mighty of Bashan,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.
In Context
11Be not far from me, for trouble is nigh, and there is none to help.
13who face me with gaping jaws, like ravening roaring lions.
Cross References
Psalms 7:3Lord, my God, if my life has been such if my hands have been stained with guilt,
Psalms 38:22Hasten to help me, O Lord my savior.
Psalms 68:30Rebuke the beast of the reed, the herd of bulls, with the calves of the peoples. Trample down the lovers of lies. Scatter the nations whose joy is in war.
Psalms 70:2May those who are seeking my life, be ashamed and confounded.
Amos 4:1Listen to this message, women of Sameria, you well-fed cows of Bashan, who oppress the poor and crush the needy, who say to your husbands, “Bring us another drink!”
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 →