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Berean Standard Bible

“But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people.”

Psalms 22:6

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Study note

In the depths of his lament, the psalmist describes how he feels in the eyes of other people. The psalm goes on to speak of mockery and suffering that Christians have long connected with Jesus' passion.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But I am a worm and not a man; cursed by men, and looked down on by the people.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas yo soy gusano, y no hombre; oprobio de los hombres, y desecho del pueblo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero yo sólo soy un gusano y no un ser humano; la gente se burla de mí, el pueblo me desprecia.

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