Psalms 22:13
They open their mouths wide against me,lions tearing prey and roaring.
New Heart English Bible
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 none 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 wide their mouth against you.They hiss and gnash the teeth; they say, "We have swallowed her up.Certainly this is the day that we looked for; we have found, we have seen it."PEY
Ezekiel 22:27Her princes in its midst 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 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 →