Psalms 22:24
For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, neither has he hid his face from him, but when he cried to him, he heard.
A Conservative Version
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In Context
25From thee comes my praise in the great assembly. I will pay my vows before those who fear him.
Cross References
Psalms 22:2O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou answer not, and in the night season, and I am not silent.
Psalms 34:6This poor man cried, and LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
Psalms 69:17and hide not thy face from thy servant, for I am in distress. Answer me speedily.
Psalms 116:3The cords of death encompassed me, and the pains of Sheol got hold upon me. I found trouble and sorrow.
Isaiah 50:6I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to those who plucked off the hair. I did not hide my face from shame and spitting.
Hebrews 5:7Who, in the days of his flesh, having offered up both prayers and supplications with strong shouting and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and who was heard because of his reverence,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 22:23-31
The Messiah's Triumphs; Extension and Perpetuity of the Church. 22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. 23 Ye that fear the Lord , praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel. 24 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. 25 My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them… Read the whole commentary →