Psalms 22:8
What does Psalms 22:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 22:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 22:8 means
The psalmist recounts the taunts of his tormentors, who mockingly challenge him to rely on God for deliverance. With sarcastic tones, they essentially dare God to rescue him, implying that if he truly delights in God, then God should prove it by saving him. This adds psychological torment to his physical and emotional pain, as his faith itself becomes an object of their ridicule, tempting him to despair.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Commit thyself unto Jehovah; let him deliver him: Let him rescue him, seeing he delighteth in him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Commit thyself unto Jehovah; let him deliver him: Let him rescue him, seeing he delighteth in him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He put his faith in the Lord; let the Lord be his saviour now: let the Lord be his saviour, because he had delight in him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`Roll unto Jehovah, He doth deliver him, He doth deliver him, for he delighted in him.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Commit it to Jehovah — let him rescue him; let him deliver him, because he delighteth in him!
Context
This verse directly quotes the specific taunts of the mockers mentioned in verse 7, providing the exact content of their derision. It further intensifies the psalmist's humiliation by revealing that his very trust in God is being challenged and ridiculed. This prepares the reader for the psalmist's re-affirmation of his faith, despite these provocative words.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 42:1
Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen, in whom my soul delighteth: I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.
- Matthew 12:18
Behold, my servant whom I have chosen; My beloved in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my Spirit upon him, And he shall declare judgment to the Gentiles.
- Psalms 37:5
Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass.
- Psalms 71:11
Saying, God hath forsaken him: Pursue and take him; for there is none to deliver.
- Matthew 27:42
He saved others; himself he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on him.
- Psalms 55:22
Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.
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