Psalms 22:13
They gape vpon me with their mouthes, as a ramping and roaring lyon.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
In Context
12Many yong bulles haue compassed me: mightie bulles of Bashan haue closed me about.
Cross References
Psalms 7:2Least he deuoure my soule like a lion, and teare it in pieces, while there is none to helpe.
Psalms 22:7All they that see me, haue me in derision: they make a mowe and nod the head, saying,
Psalms 35:17Lord, how long wilt thou beholde this? deliuer my soule from their tumult, euen my desolate soule from the lions.
Lamentations 2:16All thine enemies haue opened their mouth against thee: they hisse and gnashe the teeth, saying, Let vs deuoure it: certainely this is the day that we looked for: we haue founde and seene it.
Ezekiel 22:27Her princes in the mids thereof are like wolues, rauening the praye to shed blood, and to destroy soules for their owne couetous lucre.
Matthew 26:59Nowe the chiefe Priestes and the Elders, and all the whole councill sought false witnesse against Iesus, to 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 →