What does Psalm 22:13 mean?

Psalm 22:13 highlights themes such as suffering, mockery, danger when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 22:13 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.

11Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.

12Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

13They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.

14I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

15My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

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1 Peter 5:8
Both verses use the imagery of a lion to describe danger and suffering.
Matthew 27:39
Both verses depict the scorn faced by Jesus during His crucifixion.
Revelation 5:5
This verse contrasts the suffering of Jesus with His ultimate victory as the Lion of Judah.