Psalms 22:20 kjva — Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog."

— Psalms 22:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 22 — Context

17

I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.

18

They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.

19

But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me.

20

Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.

21

Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.

22

I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.

23

Ye that fear the Lord, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

Psalms 22:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 22:20 say?
Psalms 22:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.”
Where is Psalms 22:20 in the Bible?
Psalms 22:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 22, verse 20.
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 22:20.
What translation should I read Psalms 22:20 in?
Psalms 22:20 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 22:20?
Psalms 22:20 reads (KJVA): “Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power 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.
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