11. Do not be far from me because trouble is near; because there is no helper.
12. Many bulls have encircled me; mighty bulls of Bashan have surrounded me.
13. They open their mouth against me like a lion tearing and roaring.
14. I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax; it is melted within me.
15. My strength is dry like a potsherd, and my tongue is sticking to my jaws; and you have placed me in the dust of death.
16. Because dogs have surrounded me; a gang of evildoers has encircled me. Like the lion they are at my hands and my feet.
17. I can count all my bones; they gaze, they look at me.
18. They divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.
19. But you, O Yahweh, do not remain distant. O my help, hasten to help me.
20. Rescue my life from the sword, my only life from the power of the dogs.