Psalms 22:1
The Scripture
(1) To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter David describes his despair after being mocked and threatened with death, yet he finds God's steadfast protection. He cries out for justice and God's deliverance, emphasizing that the righteous will be vindicated. The passage highlights the contrast between human cruelty and divine faithfulness.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 22:16Psalms 42:1Psalms 42:2Psalms 31:14Psalms 31:15Psalms 31:16Psalms 43:1Psalms 43:2Psalms 43:3Psalms 43:4Psalms 43:5Matthew 27:46
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