Psalms 22:17

I count all my bones — they look expectingly, They look upon me,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.

In Context

16And to the dust of death thou appointest me, For surrounded me have dogs, A company of evil doers have compassed me, Piercing my hands and my feet.

18They apportion my garments to themselves, And for my clothing they cause a lot to fall.

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Cross References

Job 33:21His flesh is consumed from being seen, And high are his bones, they were not seen!

Isaiah 52:14As astonished at thee have been many, (So marred by man his appearance, And his form by sons of men.)

Matthew 27:39and those passing by were speaking evil of him, wagging their heads,

Luke 23:27And there was following him a great multitude of the people, and of women, who also were beating themselves and lamenting him,

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 →

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