Psalm 22:6

Contemporary English Version 1995

But I am merely a worm, far less than human, and I am hated and rejected by people everywhere.

Cross References

Isaiah 53:3

He was hated and rejected; his life was filled with sorrow and terrible suffering. No one wanted to look at him. We despised him and said, “He is a nobody!”

Job 25:6

So how can we humans, when we are merely worms?

Isaiah 49:7

Israel, I am the holy Lord God, the one who rescues you. You are slaves of rulers and of a nation who despises you. Now this is what I promise: Kings and rulers will honor you by kneeling at your feet. You can trust me! I am your Lord, the holy God of Israel, and you are my chosen ones.

Isaiah 41:14

People of Israel, don't worry, though others may say, “Israel is only a worm!” I am the holy God of Israel, who saves and protects you.

Hebrews 13:12

Jesus himself suffered outside the city gate, so his blood would make people holy.

Matthew 11:19

But the Son of Man goes around eating and drinking, and you say, “That man eats and drinks too much! He is even a friend of tax collectors and sinners.” Yet Wisdom is shown to be right by what it does.

Psalm 31:11

My enemies insult me. Neighbors are even worse, and I disgust my friends. People meet me on the street, and they turn and run.

Revelation 15:3

and they were singing the song his servant Moses and the Lamb had sung. They were singing, “Lord God All-Powerful, you have done great and marvelous things. You are the ruler of all nations, and you do what is right and fair.

John 7:15

The leaders were surprised and said, “How does this man know so much? He has never been taught!”

Lamentations 3:30

we can also learn from insults and hard knocks.

John 8:48

The people told Jesus, “We were right to say that you are a Samaritan and that you have a demon in you!”

John 7:20

The crowd replied, “You're crazy! What makes you think someone wants to kill you?”

Matthew 12:24

When the Pharisees heard this, they said, “He forces out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons!”

Psalm 88:8

You have made my friends turn in horror from me. I am a prisoner who cannot escape,

Psalm 31:1

I come to you, Lord, for protection. Don't let me be ashamed. Do as you have promised and rescue me.

2 Chronicles 14:11

Asa prayed: Lord God, only you can help a powerless army defeat a stronger one. So we depend on you to help us. We will fight against this powerful army to honor your name, and we know that you won't be defeated. You are the Lord our God.

Psalm 25:3

Don't disappoint any of your worshipers, but disappoint all deceitful liars.

Psalm 41:5

My vicious enemies ask me, “When will you die and be forgotten?”