Psalms 22:11-21

11Do not stay so far from me, for trouble is near, and no one else can help me.

12My enemies surround me like a herd of bulls; fierce bulls of Bashan have hemmed me in!

13Like lions they open their jaws against me, roaring and tearing into their prey.

14My life is poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax, melting within me.

15My strength has dried up like sunbaked clay. My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You have laid me in the dust and left me for dead.

16My enemies surround me like a pack of dogs; an evil gang closes in on me. They have pierced my hands and feet.

17I can count all my bones. My enemies stare at me and gloat.

18They divide my garments among themselves and throw dice for my clothing.

19O Lord, do not stay far away! You are my strength; come quickly to my aid!

20Save me from the sword; spare my precious life from these dogs.

21Snatch me from the lion’s jaws and from the horns of these wild oxen.