Psalms 22 : 1 (ERVEN)
To the director: To the tune of "The Deer of Dawn." A song of David. My God, my God, why have you left me? You seem too far away to save me, too far to hear my cries for help!
Psalms 22 : 2 (ERVEN)
My God, I kept calling by day, and I was not silent at night. But you did not answer me.
Psalms 22 : 3 (ERVEN)
God, you are the Holy One. You sit as King upon the praises of Israel.
Psalms 22 : 4 (ERVEN)
Our ancestors trusted you. Yes, they trusted you, and you saved them.
Psalms 22 : 5 (ERVEN)
They called to you for help and escaped their enemies. They trusted you and were not disappointed!
Psalms 22 : 6 (ERVEN)
But I feel like a worm, less than human! People insult me and look down on me.
Psalms 22 : 7 (ERVEN)
Everyone who sees me makes fun of me. They shake their heads and stick out their tongues at me.
Psalms 22 : 8 (ERVEN)
They say, "Call to the Lord for help. Maybe he will save you. If he likes you so much, surely he will rescue you!"
Psalms 22 : 9 (ERVEN)
God, the truth is, you are the one who brought me into this world. You made me feel safe while I was still at my mother's breasts.
Psalms 22 : 10 (ERVEN)
You have been my God since the day I was born. I was thrown into your arms as I came from my mother's womb.
Psalms 22 : 11 (ERVEN)
So don't leave me! Trouble is near, and there is no one to help me.
Psalms 22 : 12 (ERVEN)
My enemies have surrounded me like angry bulls.
Psalms 22 : 13 (ERVEN)
Their mouths are opened wide, like a lion roaring and tearing at its prey.
Psalms 22 : 14 (ERVEN)
My strength is gone, like water poured out on the ground. My bones have separated. My courage is gone.
Psalms 22 : 15 (ERVEN)
My mouth is as dry as a piece of baked pottery. My tongue is sticking to the roof of my mouth. You have left me dying in the dust.
Psalms 22 : 16 (ERVEN)
The "dogs" are all around me� a pack of evil people has trapped me. They have pierced my hands and feet.
Psalms 22 : 17 (ERVEN)
I can see each one of my bones. My enemies are looking at me; they just keep staring.
Psalms 22 : 18 (ERVEN)
They divide my clothes among themselves, and they throw lots for what I am wearing.
Psalms 22 : 19 (ERVEN)
Lord, don't leave me! You are my strength� hurry and help me!
Psalms 22 : 20 (ERVEN)
Save me from the sword. Save my precious life from these dogs.
Psalms 22 : 21 (ERVEN)
Rescue me from the lion's mouth. Protect me from the horns of the bulls.
Psalms 22 : 22 (ERVEN)
I will tell my people about you. I will praise you in the great assembly.
Psalms 22 : 23 (ERVEN)
Praise the Lord, all you who worship him! Honor him, you descendants of Jacob! Fear and respect him, all you people of Israel!
Psalms 22 : 24 (ERVEN)
He does not ignore those who need help. He does not hate them. He does not turn away from them. He listens when they cry for help.
Psalms 22 : 25 (ERVEN)
Lord, because of you I offer praise in the great assembly. In front of all these worshipers, I will do all that I promised.
Psalms 22 : 26 (ERVEN)
Poor people, come eat and be satisfied. You who have come looking for the Lord, praise him! May your hearts be happy forever.
Psalms 22 : 27 (ERVEN)
May those in faraway countries remember the Lord and come back to him. May those in distant lands worship him,
Psalms 22 : 28 (ERVEN)
because the Lord is the King. He rules all nations.
Psalms 22 : 29 (ERVEN)
The people have eaten all they wanted and bowed down to worship the Lord. Yes, everyone will bow down to him� all who are on the way to the grave, unable to hold on to life.
Psalms 22 : 30 (ERVEN)
Our descendants will serve him. Those who are not yet born will be told about him.
Psalms 22 : 31 (ERVEN)
Each generation will tell their children about the good things our Lord has done.
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