Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Deliver me from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs. New Living Translation Save me from the sword; spare my precious life from these dogs. English Standard Version Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog! Berean Standard Bible Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs. King James Bible Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. New King James Version Deliver Me from the sword, My precious life from the power of the dog. New American Standard Bible Save my soul from the sword, My only life from the power of the dog. NASB 1995 Deliver my soul from the sword, My only life from the power of the dog. NASB 1977 Deliver my soul from the sword, My only life from the power of the dog. Legacy Standard Bible Deliver my soul from the sword, My only life from the power of the dog. Amplified Bible Rescue my life from the sword, My only life from the paw of the dog (the executioner). Christian Standard Bible Rescue my life from the sword, my only life from the power of these dogs. Holman Christian Standard Bible Deliver my life from the sword, my only life from the power of these dogs. American Standard Version Deliver my soul from the sword, My darling from the power of the dog. Contemporary English Version Rescue me from enemy swords and save me from those dogs. English Revised Version Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog; GOD'S WORD® Translation Rescue my soul from the sword, my life from vicious dogs. Good News Translation Save me from the sword; save my life from these dogs. International Standard Version Deliver me from the sword; my precious life from the power of the dog. Majority Standard Bible Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs. NET Bible Deliver me from the sword! Save my life from the claws of the wild dogs! New Heart English Bible Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog. Webster's Bible Translation Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. World English Bible Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDeliver My soul from the sword, "" My only one from the paw of a dog. Young's Literal Translation Deliver from the sword my soul, From the paw of a dog mine only one. Smith's Literal Translation Deliver my soul from the sword, my only one from the band of the dog. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDeliver, O God, my soul from the sword: my only one from the hand of the dog. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Deliver my soul from the sword, my life from the grip of the dog. New Revised Standard Version Deliver my soul from the sword, my life from the power of the dog! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDeliver my soul from the sword, my only one from the hand of the vicious. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And save my soul from the sword, and also my Only One from the hand of dogs! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Deliver my soul from the sword; Mine only one from the power of the dog. Brenton Septuagint Translation Deliver my soul from the sword; my only-begotten one from the power of the dog. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Psalm of the Cross…19But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. 20Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs. 21Save me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me!… Cross References John 19:36 Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.” Matthew 27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Hebrews 2:12 He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.” John 19:24 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. Matthew 27:35 When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots. Mark 15:34 At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Luke 23:46 Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last. John 19:30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit. Matthew 27:43 He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” Mark 15:29-32 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! ... Luke 23:35 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” John 19:28 After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” Matthew 27:39-44 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ... Mark 15:24 And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take. Luke 23:36-37 The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” Treasury of Scripture Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. soul Psalm 17:13 Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword: Zechariah 13:7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. my darling [heb. Psalm 35:17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions. the dog Psalm 22:16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. Jump to Previous Darling Deliver Dog Dogs Life Paw Power Precious Safe Soul SwordJump to Next Darling Deliver Dog Dogs Life Paw Power Precious Safe Soul SwordPsalm 22 1. David complains in great discouragement9. He prays in great distress 23. He praises God Deliver my soul from the sword This phrase is a plea for divine intervention and protection. The "sword" symbolizes imminent danger or death, often associated with warfare or violent conflict. In biblical times, the sword was a common weapon, representing the threat of physical harm. This plea can be seen as a cry for salvation from mortal peril, reflecting the psalmist's deep reliance on God for deliverance. Theologically, it echoes the broader biblical theme of God as a deliverer, as seen in passages like Exodus 15:2, where God is praised for delivering Israel from Egypt. This plea also foreshadows the suffering of Christ, who, in the Garden of Gethsemane, prayed for deliverance from the impending crucifixion (Matthew 26:39). my precious life from the power of wild dogs Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 22, David is expressing a deep sense of distress and seeking deliverance from God. 2. Wild Dogs Symbolic of vicious enemies or threatening forces. In the ancient Near East, wild dogs were often seen as scavengers and a threat to safety. 3. The Sword Represents imminent danger or violence, often used metaphorically for life-threatening situations. 4. Soul In Hebrew, "nephesh" refers to the life or the very being of a person, indicating the depth of David's plea for deliverance. 5. God The ultimate deliverer and protector whom David is calling upon for salvation from his adversaries. Teaching Points Dependence on God for DeliveranceJust as David cried out to God in his distress, believers are encouraged to seek God's help in times of trouble. Understanding Spiritual Warfare The imagery of the sword and wild dogs can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual battles. Christians are called to be vigilant and rely on God's strength. The Value of Life David's plea for his "precious life" highlights the sanctity and value of life, reminding believers to cherish and protect it. Foreshadowing of Christ's Suffering Psalm 22 is often seen as a prophetic foreshadowing of Jesus' suffering, encouraging believers to find hope in Christ's victory over sin and death. Prayer as a Tool for Deliverance David's example teaches the importance of earnest prayer in seeking God's intervention and protection.Verse 20. - Deliver my soul from the sword. "The sword" symbolizes the authority of the Roman governor - that authority by which Christ was actually put to death. If he prayed, even on the cross, to be delivered from it, the prayer must have been offered with the reservations previously made in Gethsemane, "If it be possible" (Matthew 26:39); "If thou be willing" (Luke 22:42); "Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." The human will in Christ was in favour of the deliverance; the Divine will, the same in Christ as in his Father, was against it. My darling - literally, my only one - from the power of the dog. By "my darling" there is no doubt that the soul is intended, both here and in Psalm 35:17. It seems to be so called as the most precious thing that each man possesses (see Matthew 16:26). "The dog" is used, not of an individual, but of the class, and is best explained, like the "dogs" in ver. 16, of the executioners. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Deliverהַצִּ֣ילָה (haṣ·ṣî·lāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver my soul נַפְשִׁ֑י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion from the sword, מֵחֶ֣רֶב (mê·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword my precious life יְחִידָתִֽי׃ (yə·ḥî·ḏā·ṯî) Adjective - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3173: United, sole, beloved, lonely, the life from the power מִיַּד־ (mî·yaḏ-) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of wild dogs. כֶּ֝֗לֶב (ke·leḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3611: A dog, a male prostitute Links Psalm 22:20 NIVPsalm 22:20 NLT Psalm 22:20 ESV Psalm 22:20 NASB Psalm 22:20 KJV Psalm 22:20 BibleApps.com Psalm 22:20 Biblia Paralela Psalm 22:20 Chinese Bible Psalm 22:20 French Bible Psalm 22:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 22:20 Deliver my soul from the sword my (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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