Psalms 22:8 web — "He trusts in Yahweh; let him deliver him. Let him rescue him, since he delights in him."

World English Bible

""He trusts in Yahweh; let him deliver him. Let him rescue him, since he delights in him.""

— Psalms 22:8, World English Bible

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KJV
“He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.”
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ASV
“Commit thyself unto Jehovah; let him deliver him: Let him rescue him, seeing he delighteth in him. ”
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NET
“They say,“Commit yourself to the LORD! Let the LORD rescue him! Let the LORD deliver him, for he delights in him.””
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BBE
“He put his faith in the Lord; let the Lord be his saviour now: let the Lord be his saviour, because he had delight in him.”
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KJVA
“He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.”
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Psalms 22 — Context

They cried to you, and were delivered. They trusted in you, and were not disappointed.

But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised by the people.

All those who see me mock me. They insult me with their lips. They shake their heads, saying,

"He trusts in Yahweh; let him deliver him. Let him rescue him, since he delights in him."

But you brought me out of the womb. You made me trust at my mother's breasts.

I was thrown on you from my mother's womb. You are my God since my mother bore me.

Don't be far from me, for trouble is near. For there is none to help.

Psalms 22:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 22:8 say?

Psalms 22:8 in the World English Bible reads: “"He trusts in Yahweh; let him deliver him. Let him rescue him, since he delights in him."”

Where is Psalms 22:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 22:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 22, verse 8.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 22:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 22:8 in?

Psalms 22:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 22:8?

Psalms 22:8 reads (WEB): “"He trusts in Yahweh; let him deliver him. Let him rescue him, since he delights in him."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 22:8 web — "He trusts in Yahweh; let him deliver him. Let him rescue him, since he delights in him."

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