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!
27. Let all the people of the earth acknowledge the Lord and turn to him!Let all the nations worship you!
28. For the Lord is kingand rules over the nations.
29. All of the thriving people of the earth will join the celebration and worship;all those who are descending into the grave will bow before him,including those who cannot preserve their lives.