Psalms 22:11-21

11Do not remain far away from me, for trouble is near and I have no one to help me.

12Many bulls surround me; powerful bulls of Bashan hem me in.

13They open their mouths to devour me like a roaring lion that rips its prey.

14My strength drains away like water; all my bones are dislocated; my heart is like wax; it melts away inside me.

15The roof of my mouth is as dry as a piece of pottery; my tongue sticks to my gums. You set me in the dust of death.

16Yes, wild dogs surround me – a gang of evil men crowd around me; like a lion they pin my hands and feet.

17I can count all my bones; my enemies are gloating over me in triumph.

18They are dividing up my clothes among themselves; they are rolling dice for my garments.

19But you, O Lord, do not remain far away! You are my source of strength! Hurry and help me!

20Deliver me from the sword! Save my life from the claws of the wild dogs!

21Rescue me from the mouth of the lion, and from the horns of the wild oxen! You have answered me!