Psalm 22. A Cry of Anguish and a Song of Praise.

Matthew_22-37-3: Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind

My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
I have cried desperately for help,
but still it does not come.

2 During the day I call to you, my God,
but you do not answer;
I call at night,
but get no rest.

3 But you are enthroned as the Holy One,
the one whom Israel praises.

4 Our ancestors put their trust in you;
they trusted you, and you saved them.

5 They called to you and escaped from danger;
they trusted you and were not disappointed.

6 But I am no longer a human being; I am a worm,
despised and scorned by everyone!

7 All who see…