Psalms 22:20

20 Deliver me from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs.

Psalms 22:20 in Other Translations

KJV
20 Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
ESV
20 Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog!
NLT
20 Save me from the sword; spare my precious life from these dogs.
MSG
20 Don't let them cut my throat; don't let those mongrels devour me.
CSB
20 Deliver my life from the sword, my very life from the power of the dog.

Psalms 22:20 In-Context

18 They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment.
19 But you, LORD, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.
20 Deliver me from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs.
21 Rescue me from the mouth of the lions; save me from the horns of the wild oxen.
22 I will declare your name to my people; in the assembly I will praise you.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Job 5:20; Psalms 37:14
  • 2. Psalms 35:17
  • 3. Philippians 3:2
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