14. My strength is gone,like water poured out onto the ground,and my bones are out of joint.My heart is like wax;it has melted inside me.
15. My strength has dried up like a clay pot,and my tongue sticks to the top of my mouth.You laid me in the dust of death.
16. Evil people have surrounded me;like dogs they have trapped me.They have bitten my arms and legs.
17. I can count all my bones;people look and stare at me.
18. They divided my clothes among them,and they threw lots for my clothing.
19. But, Lord, don’t be far away.You are my strength; hurry to help me.
20. Save me from the sword;save my life from the dogs.
21. Rescue me from the lion’s mouth;save me from the horns of the bulls.
22. Then I will tell my brothers and sisters about you;I will praise you in the public meeting.
23. Praise the Lord, all you who respect him.All you descendants of Jacob, honor him;fear him, all you Israelites.
24. He does not ignore those in trouble.He doesn’t hide from thembut listens when they call out to him.
25. Lord, I praise you in the great meeting of your people;these worshipers will see me do what I promised.
26. Poor people will eat until they are full;those who look to the Lord will praise him.May your hearts live forever!
27. People everywhere will rememberand will turn to the Lord.All the families of the nationswill worship him