Psalms 22:6-7

“But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,”

"But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying," - Psalms 22:6-7
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What does Psalms 22:6-7 mean?

Psalms 22:6-7 in the King James Version reads, "But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying." This passage is part of a larger psalm attributed to King…

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The Weight of Reproach: Finding Strength in Weakness

In Psalm 22:6-7, we are confronted with a raw and powerful declaration: "But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head." These verses poignantly encapsulate the…

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From Worm to Worth: A Prayer for Strength in Humiliation

Gracious and Everlasting Father, I come before You in humility and reverence, my heart heavy with the weight of the struggles that often cloud my spirit. In the moments of despair, I reflect deeply on Your Word, particularly on the profound confession found in Psalms 22:6-7…

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