Psalms 22:3 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 22:3

The Suffering, Praise, and Posterity of the Messiah

To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Deer of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David.

1 My ^aGod, My God, why have You forsaken Me?
Why are You so far from helping Me,
And from the words of My groaning?

2 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear;
And in the night season, and am not silent.

3 But You are holy,
Enthroned in the ^apraises of Israel.

4 Our fathers trusted in You;
They trusted, and You delivered them.

5 They cried to You, and were delivered;
^aThey trusted in You, and were not ashamed.

6 But I am ^aa worm, and no man;
^bA reproach of men, and despised by the people.

7 ^aAll those who see Me ridicule Me;
They¹ shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,

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Israel's praise in God's sanctuary expresses deep gratitude, which helps turn hearts away from worldly shame toward a life centered on God. Repeated references to trust highlight a confident hope in His love and faithfulness. And because God's way produces lasting, good, and eternal blessings, the loyal have no reason to be ashamed of Christ.

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