Psalms 22:13
They open their mouths wide against me, lions tearing prey and roaring.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
In Context
12Many bulls have surrounded me. Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled me.
Cross References
Psalms 7:2lest they tear apart my soul like a lion, ripping it in pieces, while there is no one to deliver.
Psalms 22:7All those who see me mock me. They insult me with their lips. They shake their heads, saying,
Psalms 35:17Lord, how long will you look on? Rescue my soul from their destruction, my precious life from the lions.
Lamentations 2:16All your enemies have opened their mouth wide against you. They hiss and gnash their teeth. They say, “We have swallowed her up. Certainly this is the day that we looked for. We have found it. We have seen it.”
Ezekiel 22:27Her princes within it are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood and to destroy souls, that they may get dishonest gain.
Matthew 26:59Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, 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 →