^{12 Ref} A great herd of oxen is round me: I am shut in by the strong oxen of Bashan.

^{13 Ref} I saw their mouths wide open, like lions crying after food.

^{14 Ref} I am flowing away like water, and all my bones are out of place: my heart is like wax, it has become soft in my body.

^{15 Ref} My throat is dry like a broken vessel; my tongue is fixed to the roof of my mouth, and the dust of death is on my lips.

^{16 Ref} Dogs have come round me: I am shut in by the band of evil-doers; they made wounds in my hands and feet.

^{17 Ref} I am able to see all my bones; their looks are fixed on me:

^{18 Ref} They make a division of my robes among them, by the decision of chance they take my clothing.

^{19 Ref} Do not be far from me, O Lord: O my strength, come quickly to my help.

^{20 Ref} Make my soul safe from the sword, my life from the power of the dog.

^{21 Ref} Be my saviour from the lion's mouth; let me go free from the horns of the cruel oxen.