16. My enemies surround me like a pack of dogs;an evil gang closes in on me.They have pierced my hands and feet.
17. I can count all my bones.My enemies stare at me and gloat.
18. They divide my garments among themselvesand throw dice for my clothing.
19. O lord, do not stay far away!You are my strength; come quickly to my aid!
20. Save me from the sword;spare my precious life from these dogs.
21. Snatch me from the lion’s jawsand from the horns of these wild oxen.
22. I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters.I will praise you among your assembled people.
23. Praise the lord, all you who fear him!Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob!Show him reverence, all you descendants of Israel!
24. For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy.He has not turned his back on them,but has listened to their cries for help.
25. I will praise you in the great assembly.I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you.
26. The poor will eat and be satisfied.All who seek the lord will praise him.Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy.
27. The whole earth will acknowledge the lord and return to him.All the families of the nations will bow down before him.