Psalms 22:19
What does Psalms 22:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 22:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 22:19 means
In the midst of his extreme suffering and humiliation, the psalmist urgently appeals to God again, pleading for Him not to remain distant. He reiterates his desperate need for swift divine assistance, addressing God as his "succor"—his strength and aid. This personal cry for immediate help underscores his complete dependence on God to rescue him from his dire circumstances, emphasizing his faith even in the face of overwhelming odds.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But be not thou far off, O Jehovah: O thou my succor, haste thee to help me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But be not thou far off, O Jehovah: O thou my succor, haste thee to help me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do not be far from me, O Lord: O my strength, come quickly to my help.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Thou, O Jehovah, be not far off, O my strength, to help me haste.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But thou, Jehovah, be not far [from me]; O my strength, haste thee to help me.
Context
Following the climax of his enemies' contemptuous actions in verse 18, this verse marks a pivotal return to direct prayer and a renewed plea for divine intervention. It parallels his earlier plea in verse 11, but now with even greater urgency, given the detailed horrors he has just described. This desperate cry for God to draw near sets the stage for the specific requests for deliverance from death that follow.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 40:17
But I am poor and needy; Yetthe Lord thinketh upon me: Thou art my help and my deliverer; Make no tarrying, O my God.
- Psalms 10:1
Why standest thou afar off, O Jehovah? Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
- Psalms 40:13
Be pleased, O Jehovah, to deliver me: Make haste to help me, O Jehovah.
- Psalms 22:11
Be not far from me; for trouble is near; For there is none to help.
- Psalms 70:5
But I am poor and needy; Make haste unto me, O God: Thou art my help and my deliverer; O Jehovah, make no tarrying.
- Psalms 21:1
The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
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