New International Version Rescue me from the mouth of the lions; save me from the horns of the wild oxen. New Living Translation Snatch me from the lion’s jaws and from the horns of these wild oxen. English Standard Version Save me from the mouth of the lion! You have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen! Berean Standard Bible Save me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me! Berean Literal Bible Save me from the mouth of the lion, and from the horns of the wild oxen answer me. King James Bible Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns. New King James Version Save Me from the lion’s mouth And from the horns of the wild oxen! You have answered Me. New American Standard Bible Save me from the lion’s mouth; From the horns of the wild oxen You answer me. NASB 1995 Save me from the lion’s mouth; From the horns of the wild oxen You answer me. NASB 1977 Save me from the lion’s mouth; And from the horns of the wild oxen Thou dost answer me. Legacy Standard Bible Save me from the mouth of the lion; From the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me. Amplified Bible Save me from the lion’s mouth; From the horns of the wild oxen You answer me. Berean Annotated Bible Save me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me! Christian Standard Bible Save me from the lion’s mouth, from the horns of wild oxen. You answered me! Holman Christian Standard Bible Save me from the mouth of the lion! You have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen. American Standard Version Save me from the lion's mouth; Yea, from the horns of the wild-oxen thou hast answered me. Contemporary English Version Don't let lions eat me. You rescued me from the horns of wild bulls, English Revised Version Save me from the lion's mouth; yea, from the horns of the wild-oxen thou hast answered me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Save me from the mouth of the lion and from the horns of wild oxen. You have answered me. Good News Translation Rescue me from these lions; I am helpless before these wild bulls. International Standard Version Deliver me from the mouth of the lion, from the horns of the wild oxen. You have answered me. NET Bible Rescue me from the mouth of the lion, and from the horns of the wild oxen! You have answered me! New Heart English Bible Save me from the lion's mouth. Yes, from the horns of the wild oxen, you have answered me. Webster's Bible Translation Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSave me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me! World English Bible Save me from the lion’s mouth! Yes, you have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSave Me from the mouth of a lion "" And You have answered Me from the horns of the high places! Berean Literal Bible Save me from the mouth of the lion, and from the horns of the wild oxen answer me. Young's Literal Translation Save me from the mouth of a lion: -- And -- from the horns of the high places Thou hast answered me! Smith's Literal Translation Save me from the mouth of the lion: and thou didst answer me from the horns of the high. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSave me from the lion's mouth; and my lowness from the horns of the unicorns. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Save me from the lion’s mouth, my poor life from the horns of wild bulls. New Revised Standard Version Save me from the mouth of the lion! From the horns of the wild oxen you have rescued me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSave me from the lion's mouth; save my meekness from the haughty, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Save me from the mouth of the lion and my humility from the horn of pride OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Save me from the lion's mouth; Yea, from the horns of the wild-oxen do Thou answer me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Save me from the lion's mouth; and regard my lowliness from the horns of the unicorns. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Psalm of the Cross…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! 22I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.… Cross References Save me from the mouth of the lion; 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. Daniel 6:22 My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” Hebrews 11:33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, at the horns of the wild oxen Deuteronomy 33:17 His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.” Psalm 92:10 But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed. Numbers 23:22 God brought them out of Egypt with strength like a wild ox. You have answered me! Psalm 118:5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. Jonah 2:2 saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice. Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. 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 5:7 During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. John 19:30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit. 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Revelation 5:5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.” 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. Treasury of Scripture Save me from the lion's mouth: for you have heard me from the horns of the unicorns. me from Luke 22:53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. John 14:30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 2 Timothy 4:17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. horns Numbers 23:22 God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn. Deuteronomy 33:17 His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh. Job 30:9,10 And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword… in the Psalm 22:25 My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him. Psalm 40:9,10 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest… Jump to Previous Afflicted Buffaloes Cruel Free Heard High Horns Lion's Mouth Oxen Places Rescue Save Saviour Soul Unicorns Wild Wild-OxenJump to Next Afflicted Buffaloes Cruel Free Heard High Horns Lion's Mouth Oxen Places Rescue Save Saviour Soul Unicorns Wild Wild-OxenPsalm 22 1. David complains in great discouragement9. He prays in great distress 23. He praises God Save me from the mouth of the lion; The psalmist cries out from the brink of destruction, portraying his enemies as a predator ready to devour him. The image conveys both the violence of his opposition and his helplessness apart from God’s deliverance. 2Ti 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me,… at the horns of the wild oxen Powerful, untamable beasts surround him, adding to the picture of enemies whose strength exceeds his own. Yet the danger does not have the final word. Deu 33:17 His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns… You have answered me! The cry turns suddenly to confidence. God has heard and delivered His suffering servant, anticipating the victory that follows the anguish described throughout the psalm. Psa 118:5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered… 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. Lion Symbolic of powerful and dangerous enemies or situations that threaten the psalmist. 3. Wild Oxen Represents formidable and overwhelming challenges or adversaries. 4. God The ultimate deliverer and protector, whom David calls upon for salvation. 5. Psalm 22 A prophetic and messianic psalm that foreshadows the suffering and deliverance of Jesus Christ. Teaching Points God as DelivererTrust in God's power to save us from overwhelming situations, just as David did. Symbolism of Adversity Recognize the symbolic nature of "lions" and "wild oxen" as representations of our personal struggles and adversaries. Prophetic Fulfillment Understand Psalm 22 as a messianic prophecy that points to Jesus' suffering and ultimate victory over death. Faith in Trials Emulate the faith of biblical figures who trusted God amidst dire circumstances, knowing He hears and answers. Prayer for Deliverance Incorporate prayers for deliverance into your spiritual practice, acknowledging God's past faithfulness and future promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 22:21?2. How does Psalm 22:21 demonstrate God's deliverance in times of distress? 3. What does "Save me from the mouth of the lion" symbolize in our lives? 4. How does Psalm 22:21 connect to Jesus' crucifixion in the New Testament? 5. How can we apply the trust shown in Psalm 22:21 to our prayers? 6. What other biblical instances show God rescuing His people from danger? 7. How does Psalm 22:21 foreshadow the crucifixion of Jesus? 8. What is the significance of "Save me from the mouth of the lion" in Psalm 22:21? 9. How does Psalm 22:21 relate to the theme of divine deliverance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 22? (21) Unicorns.--See Numbers 23:22; either "buffaloes" or "antelopes." There is some uncertainty about the translation of the second clause of this verse. It may be (1) "And from the horns of buffaloes hear me," i.e., hear me calling for help from the horns, &c; or (2) "Save me from the lion's mouth, and from the horns of buffaloes Thou hast heard me"--a sudden transition from plaintive prayer to exultant faith; or (3), following the LXX. and Vulg., "And from the horns of buffaloes save me, poor and humble as I am." The first is, on the whole, preferable, as preserving the parallelism better.Verse 21. - Save me from the lion's mouth (comp. ver. 13). Either the chief persecutors, viewed as a class, or Satan, their instigator, would seem to be intended. For thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns; rather, even from the horns of the win oxen hast thou heard me. The conviction suddenly comes to the Sufferer that he is heard. Still, the adversaries are round about him - the "dogs," the "lions," and the "strong bulls of Bashan," now showing as ferocious wild cattle, menacing him with their horns. But all the Sufferer's feelings are changed. The despondent mood has passed away. He is not forsaken. He has One to help. In one way or another he knows himself - feels himself - delivered; and he passes from despair and agony into a condition of perfect peace, and even exultation. He passes, in fact, from death to life, from humiliation to glory; and at once he proceeds to show forth his thankfulness by a burst of praise. The last strophe of the psalm (vers. 22-31) is the jubilant song of the Redeemer, now that his mediatorial work is done, and his life of suffering "finished" (John 19:30). Psalm 22:21 captures the razor-edge moment between desperation and deliverance. David—and ultimately Christ—cries out for protection from predatory, overpowering foes. The lion and wild oxen portray real, ferocious danger, yet the final words ring with certainty: God has heard and acted. Because He answered then, we can take every peril, present or future, straight to Him and expect the same faithful rescue. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Save meה֭וֹשִׁיעֵנִי (hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor from the mouth מִפִּ֣י (mip·pî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of the lion; אַרְיֵ֑ה (’ar·yêh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 738: A lion at the horns וּמִקַּרְנֵ֖י (ū·miq·qar·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - fdc Strong's 7161: A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power of the wild oxen רֵמִ֣ים (rê·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7214: A wild bull You have answered Me! עֲנִיתָֽנִי׃ (‘ă·nî·ṯā·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond Additonal Resources Psalm 22:21 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 22:21 Bible Gateway Psalm 22:21 Bible.com Psalm 22:21 NIV |
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