Psalm 22:13

Contemporary English Version 1995

My enemies are like lions roaring and attacking with jaws open wide.

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Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack.

They are quick to accuse me. They say, “You did it! We saw you ourselves.”

our enemies curse us.

Zion, your enemies curse you and snarl like wild animals, while shouting, “This is the day we've waited for! At last, we've got you!”

They are like hungry lions hunting for food, or like young lions hiding in ambush.

Everyone is against me; they sneer and slap my face.

But all you do is watch! When will you do something? Save me from the attack of those vicious lions.

Don't let lions eat me. You rescued me from the horns of wild bulls,

Everyone who sees me makes fun and sneers. They shake their heads,

Or else they will rip me apart like lions attacking a victim, and no one will save me.