18. They part my garments among themand cast lots for my clothes.
19. But do not be far from me, O Lord;O my Help, hasten to my aid.
20. Rescue my soul from the sword,my only life from the power of the dog.
21. Save me from the lion’s mouth,and from the horns of the wild ox, answer me!
22. I will declare Your name to my community;in the midst of the congregation I will praise You.
23. You who fear the Lord, praise Him;all you descendants of Jacob, glorify Him,and stand in awe of Him, all you descendants of Israel.
24. For He has not despised nor abhorredthe affliction of the afflicted;nor has He hid His face from him;but when he cried to Him, He heard.