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Berean Standard Bible

“For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help.”

Psalms 22:24

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Study note

Psalms 22 begins with the cry of abandonment that Jesus quoted on the cross, and it moves through intense suffering, mocking, and physical agony. Around this verse the tone turns from lament to praise.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help.

World English Bible (WEB)

For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, Neither has he hidden his face from him; but when he cried to him, he heard.

King James Version (KJV)

For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Neither hath he hid his face from him; But when he cried unto him, he heard.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For he has not been unmoved by the pain of him who is troubled; or kept his face covered from him; but he has given an answer to his cry.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque no menospreció ni abominó la aflicción del pobre, ni de él escondió su rostro; sino que cuando clamó á él, oyóle.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque no ha desdeñado mi clamor ni mi profunda desesperación; no me ha vuelto la espalda ni se ha alejado. Cuando clamé a él, me escuchó y acudió.

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