Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Psalms
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:1 JFB -> Commentary on 22:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 22:1 TOD -> Commentary on 22:1 TSK -> Commentary on 22:1 TSK -> Entry for 22:1 WEN -> Notes on 22:1 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Aijeleth Shahar; David; Jesus, The Christ; Lama Sabachthani; Persecution; Praise; Prayer; Prophecy; Psalms; Quotations And Allusions TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Aijeleth Shahar; Hind; Humiliation of Christ; Lama SBD -> Aijeleth Shahar SPG -> Devotional using 22:1 22:1 - [In Context] For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune "Doe of the Dawn." My God, my God! Why have you forsaken me? Why do you remain so distant? Why do you ignore my cries for help?
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:2 JFB -> Commentary on 22:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:2 TOD -> Commentary on 22:2 TSK -> Commentary on 22:2 TSK -> Entry for 22:2 WEN -> Notes on 22:2 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Doubting; Persecution; Prayer TTT -> Night 22:2 - [In Context] Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night you hear my voice, but I find no relief.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:3 JFB -> Commentary on 22:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:3 TOD -> Commentary on 22:3 TSK -> Commentary on 22:3 TSK -> Entry for 22:3 WEN -> Notes on 22:3 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; God (continued) TTT -> Holiness of God, The EBD -> Habitation 22:3 - [In Context] Yet you are holy. The praises of Israel surround your throne.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:4 JFB -> Commentary on 22:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:4 TOD -> Commentary on 22:4 TSK -> Commentary on 22:4 TSK -> Entry for 22:4 WEN -> Notes on 22:4 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Faith; Prayer 22:4 - [In Context] Our ancestors trusted in you, and you rescued them.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:5 JFB -> Commentary on 22:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:5 TOD -> Commentary on 22:5 TSK -> Commentary on 22:5 TSK -> Entry for 22:5 WEN -> Notes on 22:5 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Faith; Prayer TV -> Devotional using 22:5 TV -> Devotional using 22:5 TV -> Devotional using 22:5 22:5 - [In Context] You heard their cries for help and saved them. They put their trust in you and were never disappointed.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:6 JFB -> Commentary on 22:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:6 TOD -> Commentary on 22:6 TSK -> Commentary on 22:6 TSK -> Entry for 22:6 WEN -> Notes on 22:6 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Humility; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution TTT -> Contempt; Humility of Christ, The; Prophecies Respecting Christ; Scorning and Mocking EBD -> Humiliation of Christ; Worm 22:6 - [In Context] But I am a worm and not a man. I am scorned and despised by all!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:7 JFB -> Commentary on 22:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:7 SRN -> Study Notes on 22:7 TOD -> Commentary on 22:7 TSK -> Commentary on 22:7 TSK -> Entry for 22:7 WEN -> Notes on 22:7 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Malice; Persecution TTT -> Head; Prophecies Respecting Christ; Scorning and Mocking EBD -> Lip SPG -> Devotional using 22:7 22:7 - [In Context] Everyone who sees me mocks me. They sneer and shake their heads, saying,
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:8 JFB -> Commentary on 22:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:8 TOD -> Commentary on 22:8 TSK -> Commentary on 22:8 TSK -> Entry for 22:8 WEN -> Notes on 22:8 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Malice; Persecution TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ; Scorning and Mocking 22:8 - [In Context] "Is this the one who relies on the LORD? Then let the LORD save him! If the LORD loves him so much, let the LORD rescue him!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:9 JFB -> Commentary on 22:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:9 TOD -> Commentary on 22:9 TSK -> Commentary on 22:9 TSK -> Entry for 22:9 WEN -> Notes on 22:9 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities TTT -> Children 22:9 - [In Context] Yet you brought me safely from my mother's womb and led me to trust you when I was a nursing infant.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:10 JFB -> Commentary on 22:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:10 TOD -> Commentary on 22:10 TSK -> Commentary on 22:10 TSK -> Entry for 22:10 WEN -> Notes on 22:10 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities 22:10 - [In Context] I was thrust upon you at my birth. You have been my God from the moment I was born.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:11 JFB -> Commentary on 22:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:11 TOD -> Commentary on 22:11 TSK -> Commentary on 22:11 TSK -> Entry for 22:11 WEN -> Notes on 22:11 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution 22:11 - [In Context] Do not stay so far from me, for trouble is near, and no one else can help me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:12 JFB -> Commentary on 22:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:12 TOD -> Commentary on 22:12 TSK -> Commentary on 22:12 TSK -> Entry for 22:12 WEN -> Notes on 22:12 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Bashan; Cattle; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Wicked (People) TTT -> Ox, The; Wicked, The, are compared to EBD -> Bashan; Beast 22:12 - [In Context] My enemies surround me like a herd of bulls; fierce bulls of Bashan have hemmed me in!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:13 JFB -> Commentary on 22:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:13 TOD -> Commentary on 22:13 TSK -> Commentary on 22:13 TSK -> Entry for 22:13 WEN -> Notes on 22:13 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Lion; Persecution TTT -> Lion, The SBD -> Ox 22:13 - [In Context] Like roaring lions attacking their prey, they come at me with open mouths.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:14 JFB -> Commentary on 22:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:14 TOD -> Commentary on 22:14 TSK -> Commentary on 22:14 TSK -> Entry for 22:14 WEN -> Notes on 22:14 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Bowels; Heart; Persecution; Wax TTT -> Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature of; Prophecies Respecting Christ; Water EBD -> Wax SPG -> Devotional using 22:14 SPG -> Devotional using 22:14 22:14 - [In Context] My life is poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax, melting within me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:15 JFB -> Commentary on 22:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:15 TOD -> Commentary on 22:15 TSK -> Commentary on 22:15 TSK -> Entry for 22:15 WEN -> Notes on 22:15 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Fever; Persecution TTT -> Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature of; Prophecies Respecting Christ 22:15 - [In Context] My strength has dried up like sunbaked clay. My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You have laid me in the dust and left me for dead.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:16 JFB -> Commentary on 22:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:16 TOD -> Commentary on 22:16 TSK -> Commentary on 22:16 TSK -> Entry for 22:16 WEN -> Notes on 22:16 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ; Persecution TTT -> Dog, The; Human Nature of Christ, The; Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Beast; Dog SBD -> Dog 22:16 - [In Context] My enemies surround me like a pack of dogs; an evil gang closes in on me. They have pierced my hands and feet.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:17 JFB -> Commentary on 22:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:17 TOD -> Commentary on 22:17 TSK -> Commentary on 22:17 TSK -> Entry for 22:17 WEN -> Notes on 22:17 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution 22:17 - [In Context] I can count every bone in my body. My enemies stare at me and gloat.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:18 JFB -> Commentary on 22:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:18 TOD -> Commentary on 22:18 TSK -> Commentary on 22:18 TSK -> Entry for 22:18 WEN -> Notes on 22:18 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Lot, The; Persecution; Prophecy; Quotations And Allusions TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ 22:18 - [In Context] They divide my clothes among themselves and throw dice F25 for my garments.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:19 JFB -> Commentary on 22:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:19 TOD -> Commentary on 22:19 TSK -> Commentary on 22:19 TSK -> Entry for 22:19 WEN -> Notes on 22:19 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Prayer 22:19 - [In Context] O LORD, do not stay away! You are my strength; come quickly to my aid!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:20 JFB -> Commentary on 22:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:20 TOD -> Commentary on 22:20 TSK -> Commentary on 22:20 TSK -> Entry for 22:20 WEN -> Notes on 22:20 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution TTT -> Dog, The EBD -> Darling SBD -> Dog 22:20 - [In Context] Rescue me from a violent death; spare my precious life from these dogs.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:21 JFB -> Commentary on 22:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:21 TOD -> Commentary on 22:21 TSK -> Commentary on 22:21 TSK -> Entry for 22:21 WEN -> Notes on 22:21 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Unicorn (Wild Ox, R. V.) TTT -> Horns; Unicorn EBD -> Unicorn SBD -> Lion 22:21 - [In Context] Snatch me from the lions' jaws, and from the horns of these wild oxen.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:22 JFB -> Commentary on 22:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:22 SRN -> Study Notes on 22:22 TOD -> Commentary on 22:22 TSK -> Commentary on 22:22 TSK -> Entry for 22:22 WEN -> Notes on 22:22 NTB -> Fraternity; Jesus, The Christ; Praise; Prophecy; Quotations And Allusions; Testimony; Worship 22:22 - [In Context] Then I will declare the wonder of your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you among all your people.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:23 JFB -> Commentary on 22:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:23 SRN -> Study Notes on 22:23 TOD -> Commentary on 22:23 TSK -> Commentary on 22:23 TSK -> Entry for 22:23 WEN -> Notes on 22:23 NTB -> Fear Of God; Glorifying God; Praise; Thankfulness TTT -> Fear, Godly; Glorifying God; Praise 22:23 - [In Context] Praise the LORD, all you who fear him! Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob! Show him reverence, all you descendants of Israel!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:24 JFB -> Commentary on 22:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:24 TOD -> Commentary on 22:24 TSK -> Commentary on 22:24 TSK -> Entry for 22:24 WEN -> Notes on 22:24 NTB -> Prayer; Thankfulness 22:24 - [In Context] For he has not ignored the suffering of the needy. He has not turned and walked away. He has listened to their cries for help.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:25 JFB -> Commentary on 22:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:25 SRN -> Study Notes on 22:25 TOD -> Commentary on 22:25 TSK -> Commentary on 22:25 TSK -> Entry for 22:25 WEN -> Notes on 22:25 NTB -> Fear Of God; Praise; Thankfulness; Vows 22:25 - [In Context] I will praise you among all the people; I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:26 JFB -> Commentary on 22:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:26 TOD -> Commentary on 22:26 TSK -> Commentary on 22:26 TSK -> Entry for 22:26 WEN -> Notes on 22:26 NTB -> Desire; Heart; Humility; Immortality; Meekness; Penitent; Seekers TTT -> Meekness; Seeking God 22:26 - [In Context] The poor will eat and be satisfied. All who seek the LORD will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:27 JFB -> Commentary on 22:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:27 TOD -> Commentary on 22:27 TSK -> Commentary on 22:27 TSK -> Entry for 22:27 WEN -> Notes on 22:27 NTB -> Church; Gentiles; Jesus, The Christ; Repentance 22:27 - [In Context] The whole earth will acknowledge the LORD and return to him. People from every nation will bow down before him.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:28 JFB -> Commentary on 22:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:28 SRN -> Study Notes on 22:28 TOD -> Commentary on 22:28 TSK -> Commentary on 22:28 TSK -> Entry for 22:28 WEN -> Notes on 22:28 NTB -> Church; Gentiles; God (continued); Government; Jesus, The Christ TTT -> Gentiles EBD -> Obadiah, Book of 22:28 - [In Context] For the LORD is king! He rules all the nations.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:29 JFB -> Commentary on 22:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:29 TOD -> Commentary on 22:29 TSK -> Commentary on 22:29 TSK -> Entry for 22:29 WEN -> Notes on 22:29 NTB -> Church; Gentiles; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Life EBD -> Bowing 22:29 - [In Context] Let the rich of the earth feast and worship. Let all mortals – those born to die – bow down in his presence.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:30 JFB -> Commentary on 22:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:30 TOD -> Commentary on 22:30 TSK -> Commentary on 22:30 TSK -> Entry for 22:30 WEN -> Notes on 22:30 NTB -> Church; Gentiles; Jesus, The Christ 22:30 - [In Context] Future generations will also serve him. Our children will hear about the wonders of the Lord.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 22:31 JFB -> Commentary on 22:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:31 TOD -> Commentary on 22:31 TSK -> Commentary on 22:31 TSK -> Entry for 22:31 WEN -> Notes on 22:31 NTB -> Church; Gentiles; Jesus, The Christ TTT -> Righteousness of God, The 22:31 - [In Context] His righteous acts will be told to those yet unborn. They will hear about everything he has done.
FOOTNOTES: F25: Hebrew cast lots.

Abbreviations Legend: GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TOD - Treasury of David; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.