All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
All the wealthy and prosperous people on earth will eat and worship: all those who are dying will bow down before him: and no one can save their own life.
This verse is saying that everyone—from the richest to those facing death—will ultimately worship God, because no one has the power to save themselves.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 22 is a prophetic psalm of David that begins with great suffering but ends with universal worship of God. This particular verse comes from the concluding section where David envisions a future time when all people will recognize God's sovereignty. The phrase 'go down to the dust' refers to those facing death or in dire circumstances, while 'the fat upon earth' refers to the wealthy and well-fed.
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