Psalms 22:21
Save me from the jaws of the lion, from the horns of the wild oxen help me.
Open English Bible (US)
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
20Deliver my life from the sword my life from the power of the dogs.
22I will tell of your fame to my kindred, and in the assembly will praise you.
Cross References
Psalms 35:17How long, Lord, will you look on? Rescue me from their roaring, my precious life from the lions.
Luke 22:53When I was with you day after day in the Temple Courts, you did not lay hands on me; but now your time has come, and the power of darkness.”
John 14:30I will not talk with you much more, for the Spirit that is ruling the world is coming. He has nothing in common with me;
Acts 5:30The God of our ancestors raised Jesus, whom you put to death by hanging him on a cross.
1 Peter 5:8Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.
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 →