A suffering man sits alone while a diverse crowd gathers at a joyful communal feast

Psalm 22

Douay-Rheims 1899
Chapter overview
Psalm 22 begins with abandonment, mockery, physical distress, and urgent prayer. Its horizon widens into testimony among the congregation, food for the poor, worship across nations, and remembrance by future generations.
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1A psalm for David. The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing.
2He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment:
3He hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name’s sake.
4For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me.
5Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!
6And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto length of days.

Douay-Rheims 1899 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.