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Psalms 22:20

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 22:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Deliver my soul from the sword, My darling from the power of the dog.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Deliver my soul from the sword, My darling from the power of the dog.
Psalms 22:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17I may count all my bones; They look and stare upon me.
18They part my garments among them, And upon my vesture do they cast lots.
19But be not thou far off, O Jehovah: O thou my succor, haste thee to help me.
20Deliver my soul from the sword, My darling from the power of the dog.
21Save me from the lion`s mouth; Yea, from the horns of the wild-oxen thou hast answered me.
22I will declare thy name unto my brethren: In the midst of the assembly will I praise thee.
23Ye that fear Jehovah, praise him; All ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; And stand in awe of him, all ye the seed of Israel.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Bless the Lord, ye his angels, etc.] For their creation, being made by him; for their preservation, living, moving, and having their being in him; and for their happiness, in which they are continued, owing to their being chosen of God in Christ, and to their confirmation by Christ. These are always employed in the work of blessing and praising the Lord nor are they in the least backward to it, nor remiss it; nor does this address unto them suppose anything of this kind. The design of the psalmist is only to show how great and good the Lord is; that angels, the more excellent order of creatures, are under obligation to him, and are bound to praise him: and his further view is, to stir up…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“my soul--or self (compare Psa 3:2; Psa 16:10). my darling--literally, "my only one," or, "solitary one," as desolate and afflicted (Psa 25:16; Psa 35:17).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Darling - Heb. my only one; his soul, which he so calls, because it was left alone and destitute of friends and helpers. Psalms 22:21”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“22:20 The sword makes evident the lethal intent of the enemy.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“soul: Psa 17:13; Zac 13:7 my darling: etc. Heb. my only one from the hand, Psa 35:17 the dog: Psa 22:16 Psalms 22:21”
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