Psalms 22:20
Deliver my soul from the sword,my precious life from the power of the dog.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
In Context
19But do not be far off, Lord.You are my help: hurry to help me.
21Save me from the lion's mouth!Yes, from the horns of the wild oxen, you have answered me.
Cross References
Psalms 7:3Lord, my God, if I have done this,if there is iniquity in my hands,
Psalms 35:17Lord, how long will you look on?Rescue my soul from their destruction,my precious life from the lions.
Psalms 69:18Draw near to my soul, and redeem it.Ransom me because of my enemies.
Zechariah 13:7"Awake, sword, against my shepherd,and against the man who is close to me," says the Lord of hosts."Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered;and I will turn my hand against the little ones.
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 →