Psalms 22:24
What does Psalms 22:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 22:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 22:24 means
The psalmist explains the fundamental reason for his praise and for the collective call to worship: God's compassionate nature. He affirms that God does not disdain or ignore the suffering of the afflicted, nor does He hide His face from those who genuinely cry out to Him. Instead, God actively hears their desperate pleas. This verse underscores God's attentiveness and mercy as the true foundation of His people's hope and praise.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Neither hath he hid his face from him; But when he cried unto him, he heard.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Neither hath he hid his face from him; But when he cried unto him, he heard.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For he has not been unmoved by the pain of him who is troubled; or kept his face covered from him; but he has given an answer to his cry.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For He hath not despised, nor abominated, The affliction of the afflicted, Nor hath He hidden His face from him, And in his crying unto Him He heareth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him: but when he cried unto him, he heard.
Context
This verse provides the theological justification for the widespread call to praise issued in verses 22-23. It explains *why* God is worthy of such adoration, by highlighting His compassionate and attentive nature towards the suffering. This explanation serves as the cornerstone for the psalmist's renewed trust and his commitment to public worship, guiding the reader's understanding of God's character.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 50:6
I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair; I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
- Psalms 35:10
All my bones shall say, Jehovah, who is like unto thee, Who deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, Yea, the poor and the needy from him that robbeth him?
- Psalms 22:2
O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou answerest not; And in the night season, and am not silent.
- Luke 23:46
And Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said this, he gave up the ghost.
- Psalms 116:3
The cords of death compassed me, And the pains of Sheol gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
- Psalms 22:6
But I am a worm, and no man; A reproach of men, and despised of the people.
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