Psalm 22:20 · KJV

"Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog."

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁸They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.

¹⁹But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.

²⁰Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.

²¹Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.

²²I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.

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Reflection Questions

How do you seek deliverance from your struggles?

What does it mean for you to feel vulnerable?

When have you experienced a sense of danger or threat?

Life Application

faith

Pray for protection and deliverance in times of trouble.

relationships

Support those who are feeling threatened or in danger.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse reflects the suffering and plea for deliverance that Jesus experienced during His crucifixion.

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