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!
23. You loyal followers of the Lord, praise him!All you descendants of Jacob, honor him!All you descendants of Israel, stand in awe of him!
24. For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed;he did not ignore him;when he cried out to him, he responded.
25. You are the reason I offer praise in the great assembly;I will fulfill my promises before the Lord’s loyal followers.
26. Let the oppressed eat and be filled!Let those who seek his help praise the Lord!May you live forever!