Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All my bones are on display; people stare and gloat over me. New Living Translation I can count all my bones. My enemies stare at me and gloat. English Standard Version I can count all my bones— they stare and gloat over me; Berean Standard Bible I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. King James Bible I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me. New King James Version I can count all My bones. They look and stare at Me. New American Standard Bible I can count all my bones. They look, they stare at me; NASB 1995 I can count all my bones. They look, they stare at me; NASB 1977 I can count all my bones. They look, they stare at me; Legacy Standard Bible I count all my bones. They look, they stare at me; Amplified Bible I can count all my bones; They look, they stare at me. Christian Standard Bible I can count all my bones; people look and stare at me. Holman Christian Standard Bible I can count all my bones; people look and stare at me. American Standard Version I may count all my bones. They look and stare upon me; Contemporary English Version I can count all my bones, and my enemies just stare and sneer at me. English Revised Version I may tell all my bones; they look and stare upon me: GOD'S WORD® Translation I can count all my bones. People stare. They gloat over me. Good News Translation All my bones can be seen. My enemies look at me and stare. International Standard Version I can count all my bones. They look at me; they stare at me. NET Bible I can count all my bones; my enemies are gloating over me in triumph. New Heart English Bible I can count all of my bones. They look and stare at me. Webster's Bible Translation I may number all my bones: they look and stare upon me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. World English Bible I can count all of my bones. They look and stare at me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI count all My bones—they look expectingly, "" They look on Me, Young's Literal Translation I count all my bones -- they look expectingly, They look upon me, Smith's Literal Translation I shall number all my bones: they will behold and look upon me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey have numbered all my bones. And they have looked and stared upon me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I can count all my bones. They stare at me and gloat; New Revised Standard Version I can count all my bones. They stare and gloat over me; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy bones ached with pain; they looked and stared upon me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All of my bones wail & wail; they stare and look at me! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I may count all my bones; They look and gloat over me. Brenton Septuagint Translation They counted all my bones; and they observed and looked upon me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Psalm of the Cross…16For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. 17I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. 18They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.… Cross References Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. John 19:37 And, as another Scripture says: “They will look on the One they have pierced.” Zechariah 12:10 Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. Matthew 27:35 When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots. Mark 15:24 And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take. Luke 23:33 When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left. John 19:23-24 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. / So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did. John 20:25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.” Revelation 1:7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. Isaiah 52:14 Just as many were appalled at Him—His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness— Lamentations 3:11 He forced me off my path and tore me to pieces; He left me without help. Job 30:17 Night pierces my bones, and my gnawing pains never rest. Job 16:10 They open their mouths against me and strike my cheeks with contempt; they join together against me. Psalm 69:21 They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst. Psalm 109:25 I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads. Treasury of Scripture I may tell all my bones: they look and stare on me. I may Psalm 102:3-5 For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth… Job 33:21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out. Isaiah 52:14 As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: look Matthew 27:36,39-41 And sitting down they watched him there; … Mark 15:29-32 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, … Luke 23:27,35 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him… Jump to Previous Able Bones Count Expectingly Fixed Gloat Looks StareJump to Next Able Bones Count Expectingly Fixed Gloat Looks StarePsalm 22 1. David complains in great discouragement9. He prays in great distress 23. He praises God I can count all my bones; This phrase reflects a state of extreme physical suffering and emaciation. In the context of Psalm 22, traditionally attributed to King David, it portrays a vivid image of distress and vulnerability. Historically, this could relate to periods of intense persecution or illness where the body is weakened. Theologically, this phrase is often seen as a prophetic foreshadowing of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, where He endured severe physical torment. The Gospel accounts describe Jesus' body being exposed and His bones being visible, fulfilling this imagery (John 19:36). they stare and gloat over me. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 22, David is expressing a deep sense of anguish and suffering, which is both personal and prophetic. 2. Jesus Christ This psalm is often seen as a messianic prophecy, pointing to the crucifixion of Jesus, where He experienced physical suffering and mockery. 3. Golgotha The place of Jesus' crucifixion, where the events described in Psalm 22 find their ultimate fulfillment. 4. Roman Soldiers They played a role in the crucifixion of Jesus, fulfilling the prophetic imagery of gloating and staring at the suffering Messiah. 5. The Crowd Those who witnessed the crucifixion, some of whom mocked and derided Jesus, paralleling the imagery in Psalm 22. Teaching Points Understanding SufferingRecognize that suffering is a part of the human experience and can have a redemptive purpose, as seen in the life of Jesus. Prophetic Fulfillment Psalm 22 serves as a powerful example of how Old Testament prophecies find their fulfillment in the New Testament, strengthening our faith in the reliability of Scripture. Empathy and Compassion Reflect on the suffering of others and develop a heart of empathy, following the example of Christ who suffered for humanity. Trust in God Amidst Trials Like David, we can express our anguish to God, trusting that He hears us and will ultimately deliver us. Witnessing to Others Use the fulfillment of prophecy as a tool for evangelism, showing how the Bible's consistency points to the truth of the Gospel. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 22What is the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving? What does the Bible say about the value of laughter? What does the Bible say about health? Is it "pierced" or "like a lion" in Psalm 22:16?Verse 17. - I may tell all my bones. Our Lord's active life and simple habits would give him a spare frame, while the strain of crucifixion would accentuate and bring into relief every point of his anatomy. He might thus, if so minded, "tell all his bones." They look and stare upon me (comp. Luke 23:35, "And the people stood beholding"). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I can countאֲסַפֵּ֥ר (’ă·sap·pêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every my bones; עַצְמוֹתָ֑י (‘aṣ·mō·w·ṯāy) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame they הֵ֥מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They stare יַ֝בִּ֗יטוּ (yab·bî·ṭū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard and gloat over me. יִרְאוּ־ (yir·’ū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see Links Psalm 22:17 NIVPsalm 22:17 NLT Psalm 22:17 ESV Psalm 22:17 NASB Psalm 22:17 KJV Psalm 22:17 BibleApps.com Psalm 22:17 Biblia Paralela Psalm 22:17 Chinese Bible Psalm 22:17 French Bible Psalm 22:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 22:17 I can count all of my bones (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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