Psalms 22:16
The Scripture
(16) For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter David describes his despair after being mocked and threatened with death, yet he finds God's steadfast protection. He cries out for justice and God's deliverance, emphasizing that the righteous will be vindicated. The passage highlights the contrast between human cruelty and divine faithfulness.
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