16. Dogs surround me;a pack of evil people circle me like a lion—oh, my poor hands and feet!
17. I can count all my bones!Meanwhile, they just stare at me, watching me.
18. They divvy up my garments among themselves;they cast lots for my clothes.
19. But you, Lord! Don’t be far away!You are my strength!Come quick and help me!
20. Deliver me from the sword.Deliver my life from the power of the dog.
21. Save me from the mouth of the lion.From the horns of the wild oxenyou have answered me!
22. I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters;I will praise you in the very center of the congregation!
23. All of you who revere the Lord—praise him!All of you who are Jacob’s descendants—honor him!All of you who are all Israel’s offspring—stand in awe of him!
24. Because he didn’t despise or detestthe suffering of the one who suffered—he didn’t hide his face from me.No, he listened when I cried out to him for help.
25. I offer praise in the great congregationbecause of you;I will fulfill my promisesin the presence of those who honor God.
26. Let all those who are suffering eat and be full!Let all who seek the Lord praise him!I pray your hearts live forever!