KJV ORIGINAL
I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I can count all my bones: they look and stare at me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing being so thin and exposed that his bones are visible, while people gather around to stare at his suffering.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Psalm 22, traditionally attributed to King David, which describes intense suffering and abandonment. The psalm begins with 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' and is considered prophetic by many, as Jesus quoted these very words during his crucifixion. The imagery of visible bones suggests extreme physical distress, possibly from illness, starvation, or torture.
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