Psalm 22:1-31 CEV

[1] My God, my God, why have you deserted me? Why are you so far away? Won't you listen to my groans and come to my rescue? [2] I cry out day and night, but you don't answer, and I can never rest. [3] Yet you are the holy God, ruling from your throne and praised by Israel. [4] Our ancestors trusted you, and you rescued them. [5] When they cried out for help, you saved them, and you did not let them down when they depended on you. [6] But I am merely a worm, far less than human, and I am hated and rejected by people everywhere. [7] Everyone who sees me makes fun and sneers. They shake their heads, [8] and say, "Trust the LORD! If you are his favorite, let him protect you and keep you safe." [9] You, LORD, brought me safely through birth, and you protected me when I was a baby at my mother's breast. [10] From the day I was born, I have been in your care, and from the time of my birth, you have been my God. [11] Don't stay far off when I am in trouble with no one to help me. [12] Enemies are all around like a herd of wild bulls. Powerful bulls from Bashan are everywhere. [13] My enemies are like lions roaring and attacking with jaws open wide. [14] I have no more strength than a few drops of water. All my bones are out of joint; my heart is like melted wax. [15] My strength has dried up like a broken clay pot, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You, God, have left me to die in the dirt. [16] Brutal enemies attack me like a pack of dogs, tearing at my hands and my feet. [17] I can count all my bones, and my enemies just stare and sneer at me. [18] They took my clothes and gambled for them. [19] Don't stay far away, LORD! My strength comes from you, so hurry and help. [20] Rescue me from enemy swords and save me from those dogs. [21] Don't let lions eat me. You rescued me from the horns of wild bulls, [22] and when your people meet, I will praise you, LORD. [23] All who worship the LORD, now praise him! You belong to Jacob's family and to the people of Israel, so fear and honor the LORD! [24] The LORD doesn't hate or despise the helpless in all of their troubles. When I cried out, he listened and did not turn away. [25] When your people meet, you will fill my heart with your praises, LORD, and everyone will see me keep my promises to you. [26] The poor will eat and be full, and all who worship you will be thankful and live in hope. [27] Everyone on this earth will remember you, LORD. People all over the world will turn and worship you, [28] because you are in control, the ruler of all nations. [29] All who are rich and have more than enough will bow down to you, Lord. Even those who are dying and almost in the grave will come and bow down. [30] In the future, everyone will worship and learn about you, our Lord. [31] People not yet born will be told, "The Lord has saved us!"