What does Psalm 22:8 mean?

Psalm 22:8 highlights themes such as trust, deliverance, faith when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 22:8 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.

6But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

7All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,

8He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.

9But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts.

10I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother's belly.

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Luke 23:35
This verse shows the fulfillment of the challenge to Jesus to save Himself.
Hebrews 2:13
This verse speaks to Jesus' trust in God, which is echoed in Psalm 22:8.
1 Peter 2:23
Both verses illustrate how Jesus did not retaliate against His mockers.