17. All my bones are on display;people stare and gloat over me.
18. They divide my clothes among themand cast lots for my garment.
19. But you, Lord, do not be far from me.You are my strength; come quickly to help me.
20. Deliver me from the sword,my precious life from the power of the dogs.
21. Rescue me from the mouth of the lions;save me from the horns of the wild oxen.
22. I will declare your name to my people;in the assembly I will praise you.
23. You who fear the Lord, praise him!All you descendants of Jacob, honour him!Revere him, all you descendants of Israel!
24. For he has not despised or scornedthe suffering of the afflicted one;he has not hidden his face from himbut has listened to his cry for help.
25. From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly;before those who fear you I will fulfil my vows.
26. The poor will eat and be satisfied;those who seek the Lord will praise him –may your hearts live for ever!