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12 Enemies are all around
    like a herd of wild bulls.
Powerful bulls from Bashan[a]
    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.

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Footnotes

  1. 22.12 Bashan: A land east of the Jordan River, where there were pastures suitable for raising fine cattle.

12 Many bulls(A) surround me;(B)
    strong bulls of Bashan(C) encircle me.
13 Roaring lions(D) that tear their prey(E)
    open their mouths wide(F) against me.
14 I am poured out like water,
    and all my bones are out of joint.(G)
My heart has turned to wax;(H)
    it has melted(I) within me.

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