Psalms 22:13
They open their mouths wide against me 1 like a roaring lion ripping its victim. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
In Context
12Many bulls surround me; 1 strong bulls of Bashan surround me. 1
Cross References
Psalms 7:2Otherwise, they will rip me apart like a lion, 1 tearing me in pieces with no one else able to bring me to safety. 1
Psalms 22:7All those who see me taunt me; 1 they mock me; they shake their heads at me. 1
Psalms 35:17Lord, how long will you look on? 1 Rescue my soul from their destructive attacks, 1 my life from the lions. 1
Lamentations 2:16All your enemies open their mouths against you. 1 They sneer and grind their teeth in rage and say, “We have swallowed her up! 1 This is the day we have waited for! We have lived to see it!” 1
Ezekiel 22:27Her princes within her are like wolves tearing apart their victims. They pour out blood and destroy life, to make a profit dishonestly.
Matthew 26:59Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they might put him to death.
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 →