Psalms 22:15

My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 22:15

BSB
My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me in the dust of death.
AKJV
My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue sticks to my jaws; and you have brought me into the dust of death.
CPDV
My strength has dried up like clay, and my tongue has adhered to my jaws. And you have pulled me down, into the dust of death.
ERV
My Strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
NHEB
My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; and you have brought me into the dust of death.
SMT
My strength was dried up as the potsherd, and my tongue cleaving to my jaws; and thou wilt set me for the dust of death.

Commentary for Psalms 22:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 22:15
Summary
Severe dehydration and approaching death described
Event
Describing extreme physical decline
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament