Psalms 22:20

18 They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.

19 But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me.

Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs.

21 Save me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me!

22 I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs.
KJV
Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
WEB
Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog.
ASV
Deliver my soul from the sword, My darling from the power of the dog.
DARBY
Deliver my soul from the sword; my only one from the power of the dog;
BLB
Snatch my soul from the sword, my only one from the hand of the dog!
ÅB
Redd sjelen min fra sverdet,
og livet mitt fra hundenes klør!
OTB
Redd min sjel fra sverdet,
Mitt dyrebare liv fra hundens grep.
B1930
Redd min sjel fra sverdet, mitt eneste fra hunders vold! / < d.e. min sjel.>

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 35:17

    How long, O Lord, will You look on? Rescue my soul from their ravages, my precious life from these lions.

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  • Zechariah 13:7

    Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

    Read in context
  • Psalms 17:13

    Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword,

    Read in context