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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 22, Verse 6

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They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.
King James Version
But I [am] a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.
American Standard Version
But I am a worm, and no man; A reproach of men, and despised of the people.
New English Translation
But I am a worm, not a man; people insult me and despise me.
World English Bible
But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised by the people.
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All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, [saying],
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He trusted on the LORD [that] he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
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But thou [art] he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope [when I was] upon my mother's breasts.
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I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou [art] my God from my mother's belly.
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Be not far from me; for trouble [is] near; for [there is] none to help.
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Many bulls have compassed me: strong [bulls] of Bashan have beset me round.
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They gaped upon me [with] their mouths, [as] a ravening and a roaring lion.
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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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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.
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For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.