Psalms 22:24

Psalms 22:24 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For 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.
• New International Version (NIV)For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, and he has not hidden his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For He has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Nor has He hidden His face from Him; But when He cried to Him, He heard.

Context of Psalms 22:24

22I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you among your assembled people. 23Praise the Lord, all you who fear him! Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob! Show him reverence, all you descendants of Israel! For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help. 25I will praise you in the great assembly. I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you. 26The poor will eat and be satisfied. All who seek the Lord will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy.

Psalms 22:24 word by word

כִּ֤י לֹֽא־בָזָ֨ה וְלֹ֪א שִׁקַּ֡ץ עֱנ֬וּת עָנִ֗י וְלֹא־הִסְתִּ֣יר פָּנָ֣יו מִמֶּ֑נּוּ וּֽבְשַׁוְּע֖וֹ אֵלָ֣יו שָׁמֵֽעַ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• For he hath not despisedבָּזָהbâzâh · to despiseH959
• nor abhorredשִׁקֵּץshâqats · to detestH8262
• the afflictionעֱנוּת‛ĕnûth · afflictionH6039
• of the afflictedעָנִי‛ânîy · afflictedH6041
• neither hath he hidסָתַרsâthar · to hideH5641
• his faceפָּנֶהpânîym · faceH6440
• from him; but when he criedשָׁוַעshâva‛ · to cryH7768
• unto him, he heardשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085

Cross-references for Psalms 22:24

• Psalms 22:6But I am a worm and not a man. I am scorned and despised by all!
• Psalms 35:10With every bone in my body I will praise him: “Lord, who can compare with you? Who else rescues the helpless from the strong? Who else protects the helpless and poor from those who rob them?”
• Psalms 69:29I am suffering and in pain. Rescue me, O God, by your saving power.
• Isaiah 50:6I offered my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard. I did not hide my face from mockery and spitting.
• Luke 23:46Then Jesus shouted, “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!” And with those words he breathed his last.
• Psalms 22:2Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night I lift my voice, but I find no relief.
• Psalms 34:6In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.
• Psalms 116:3Death wrapped its ropes around me; the terrors of the grave overtook me. I saw only trouble and sorrow.
• Psalms 118:5In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free.
• Hebrews 5:7While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God.

Commentaries on Psalms 22:24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24For he hath not despised - It is his property to help and save the poor and the humble; and he rejects not the sighings of a contrite heart. Perhaps it may mean, Though ye have despised me in my humiliation, yet God has graciously received me in the character of a sufferer on account of sin; as by that humiliation unto death the great atonement was made for the sin of the world.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted - This expresses the belief that his prayer had been heard. The fact that he had been thus heard is here assigned to be the ground or reason for the exhortation in the previous verse, addressed to all the pious. The Lord had heard his prayer, and this was a reason why others should also confide in the Lord, and feel assured that he would likewise hear their prayers. Neither hath he hid…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-31Verses 22-31 The Saviour now speaks as risen from the dead. The first words of the complaint were used by Christ himself upon the cross; the first words of the triumph are expressly applied to him, He 2:12. All our praises must refer to the work of redemption. The suffering of the Redeemer was graciously accepted as a full satisfaction for sin. Though it was offered for sinful men, the Father did not despise or abhor it for our sakes. This ought to be the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 24Unlike how he responds to the wicked (see Psalm 21:8–12), God cares for the needy and listens to their prayers (Psalm 51:17; 69:33; 102:17).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22-2422-24. He declares his purpose to celebrate God's gracious dealings and publish His manifested perfections ("name," Psa 5:11), &c., and forthwith he invites the pious (those who have a reverential fear of God) to unite in special praise for a deliverance, illustrating God's kind regard for the lowly, whom men neglect [Psa 22:24]. To hide the face (or eyes) expresses a studied neglect of one's cause, and refusal of aid or sympathy (compare Psa 30:7; Is…Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 22:24

• Prayer
• Thankfulness

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Commentaries on Psalms 22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings