Psalms 21:21 cpdv — O God, rescue my soul from the spear, and my only one from the hand of the dog.

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"O God, rescue my soul from the spear, and my only one from the hand of the dog. "

— Psalms 21:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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“Deliver, O God, my soul from the sword: my only one from the hand of the dog.”
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Psalms 21 — Context

They have numbered all my bones. And they have examined me and stared at me.

They divided my garments among them, and over my vestment, they cast lots.

But you, O Lord, do not take your help far from me; be attentive to my defense.

O God, rescue my soul from the spear, and my only one from the hand of the dog.

Save me from the mouth of the lion, and my humility from the horns of the single-horned beast.

I will declare your name to my brothers. In the midst of the Church, I will praise you.

You who fear the Lord, praise him. All the offspring of Jacob, glorify him.

Psalms 21:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 21:21 say?

Psalms 21:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “O God, rescue my soul from the spear, and my only one from the hand of the dog. ”

Where is Psalms 21:21 in the Bible?

Psalms 21:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 21, verse 21.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 21:21.

What translation should I read Psalms 21:21 in?

Psalms 21:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 21:21?

Psalms 21:21 reads (CPDV): “O God, rescue my soul from the spear, and my only one from the hand of the dog. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 21:21 cpdv — O God, rescue my soul from the spear, and my only one from the hand of the dog.

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