Psalms 22:19
(22-20) But Thou, O LORD, be not far off; O Thou my strength, hasten to help me.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
In Context
18(22-19) They part my garments among them, and for my vesture do they cast lots.
20(22-21) Deliver my soul from the sword; mine only one from the power of the dog.
Cross References
Psalms 10:1Why standest Thou afar off, O LORD? Why hidest Thou Thyself in times of trouble?
Psalms 21:1(21-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (21-2) O LORD, in Thy strength the king rejoiceth; and in Thy salvation how greatly doth he exult!
Psalms 40:13(40-14) Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; O LORD, make haste to help me.
Psalms 69:13(69-14) But as for me, let my prayer be unto Thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time; O God, in the abundance of Thy mercy, answer me with the truth of Thy salvation.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 22:12-22
The Sufferings of the Messiah; The Messiah Supported in His Sufferings. 11 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help. 12 Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. 13 They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion. 14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast… Read the whole commentary →