12. Many bulls surround me;powerful bulls of Bashan hem me in.
13. They open their mouths to devour melike a roaring lion that rips its prey.
14. My strength drains away like water;all my bones are dislocated;my heart is like wax;it melts away inside me.
15. The 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.
16. Yes, wild dogs surround me – a gang of evil men crowd around me;like a lion they pin my hands and feet.
17. I can count all my bones;my enemies are gloating over me in triumph.
18. They are dividing up my clothes among themselves;they are rolling dice for my garments.
19. But you, O Lord, do not remain far away!You are my source of strength! Hurry and help me!
20. Deliver me from the sword!Save my life from the claws of the wild dogs!
21. Rescue me from the mouth of the lion,and from the horns of the wild oxen!You have answered me!
22. I will declare your name to my countrymen!In the middle of the assembly I will praise you!