Psalms 22:15

My palate is dry as a sherd, my tongue sticks to my jaws; in the dust of death you lay me.

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In The King James Version

My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

In Context

14Poured out am I like water, and all my bones are loosened. My heart is become like wax, melted within me.

16For dogs are round about me, a band of knaves encircles me, gnawing my hands and my feet.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:27Abraham answered, “I have dared to speak to the Lord, even though I am but dust and ashes.

Psalms 30:9“What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the pit? Can you be praised by dust? Can it tell of your faithfulness?

Psalms 38:10My heart is throbbing, my strength has failed me. The light of my eyes – even it is gone from me.

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 →

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