Psalm 22:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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!”

our enemies curse us.

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