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Psalms 22:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I am poured out like water, and all my bones feel dislocated. My heart has become like melted wax inside me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing intense physical and emotional suffering, feeling like his strength has completely drained away and his body is falling apart.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 22 is a lament psalm attributed to King David, written during a period of severe personal distress and persecution, possibly from enemies or life-threatening situations. In this verse, David vividly describes his physical and emotional torment, using metaphorical language that reflects the agony of feeling utterly weakened and abandoned. This psalm is often seen in the Bible as a prophetic foreshadowing of Jesus' suffering on the cross, as referenced in the New Testament.

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