12. Enemies are all aroundlike a herd of wild bulls.Powerful bulls from Bashanare everywhere.
13. My enemies are like lionsroaring and attackingwith jaws open wide.
14. I have no more strengththan a few drops of water.All my bones are out of joint;my heart is like melted wax.
15. My strength has dried uplike a broken clay pot,and my tongue sticksto the roof of my mouth.You, God, have left meto die in the dust.
16. Brutal enemies attack melike a pack of dogs,tearing at my handsand my feet.
17. I can count all my bones,and my enemies just stareand sneer at me.
18. They took my clothesand gambled for them.
19. Don't stay far away, Lord!My strength comes from you,so hurry and help.
20. Rescue me from enemy swordsand save me from those dogs.
21. Don't let lions eat me.You rescued me from the hornsof wild bulls,
22. and when your people meet,I will praise you, Lord.
23. All who worship the Lord,now praise him!You belong to Jacob's familyand to the people of Israel,so fear and honour the Lord!
24. The Lord doesn't hateor despise the helplessin all their troubles.When I cried out, he listenedand did not turn away.
25. When your people meet,you will fill my heartwith your praises, Lord,and everyone will see mekeep my promises to you.
26. The poor will eat and be full,and all who worship youwill be thankfuland live in hope.
27. Everyone on this earthwill remember you, Lord.People all over the worldwill turn and worship you,
28. because you are in control,the ruler of all nations.