Psalms 22:11
What does Psalms 22:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 22:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 22:11 means
Having recounted God's past faithfulness to both his ancestors and himself from birth, the psalmist now urgently calls upon God not to remain distant. He emphasizes the immediate and overwhelming nature of his troubles and the complete absence of any human help. This plea for proximity and intervention underscores his absolute reliance on God as his sole source of succor in a time of unprecedented crisis.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Be not far from me; for trouble is near; For there is none to help.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Be not far from me; for trouble is near; For there is none to help.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Be not far from me, for trouble is near; there is no one to give help.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Be not far from me, For adversity is near, for there is no helper.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Be not far from me, for trouble is near; for there is none to help.
Context
This verse serves as a direct and urgent plea, stemming from the affirmations of God's past faithfulness in verses 9-10. The psalmist transitions from remembrance to present-day petition, highlighting the immediate and dire need for God's presence. This plea sets the stage for the graphic descriptions of his physical and emotional torment that will immediately follow, making it clear why divine intervention is so desperately needed.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 38:21
Forsake me not, O Jehovah: O my God, be not far from me.
- Hebrews 5:7
Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear,
- Psalms 69:18
Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: Ransom me because of mine enemies.
- Matthew 26:56
But all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled.
- Psalms 13:1
How long, O Jehovah? wilt thou forget me for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
- Psalms 71:12
O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me.
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