15. My mouth is as dry as a piece of baked pottery. My tongue is sticking to the roof of my mouth. You have left me dying in the dust.
16. The “dogs” are all around me— a pack of evil people has trapped me. They have pierced my hands and feet.
17. I can see each one of my bones. My enemies are looking at me; they just keep staring.
18. They divide my clothes among themselves, and they throw lots for what I am wearing.
19. Lord, don’t leave me! You are my strength—hurry and help me!
20. Save me from the sword. Save my precious life from these dogs.
21. Rescue me from the lion’s mouth. Protect me from the horns of the bulls.
22. I will tell my people about you. I will praise you in the great assembly.
23. Praise the Lord, all you who worship him! Honor him, you descendants of Jacob! Fear and respect him, all you people of Israel!
24. He does not ignore those who need help. He does not hate them. He does not turn away from them. He listens when they cry for help.