Psalms 22:7 Meaning and Explanation
“All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,”
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Read Full Chapter →Bystanders mock the psalmist's suffering with contemptuous gestures.
The Context of Psalms 22:7
Public mockery and scorn directed at the psalmist.
What Does Psalms 22:7 Mean?
Mockery is added to suffering. Those who see the psalmist do not offer pity or help—they mock, lip curled and head shaking in derision. The gesture of 'shooting out the lip' is a sneer. These are not neutral observers but active mockers, deepening the psalmist's humiliation. The trailing 'saying' suggests a taunt is coming (verse 8).
The cruelty of the crowd compounds the divine silence. In extremity, when the sufferer most needs support, they encounter scorn instead. This public shaming adds a social dimension to the pain: the psalmist suffers not only in private distress but in the eyes and judgment of others.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 22:7
What does Psalms 22:7 mean?
Bystanders mock the psalmist's suffering with contemptuous gestures.
What is the context of Psalms 22:7?
Public mockery and scorn directed at the psalmist.