He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
He trusted in the LORD to rescue him, so let the LORD rescue him now, since he claimed to delight in God!
The writer is quoting the mocking words of enemies who are challenging God to save someone who trusted in Him.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 22 is a lament psalm attributed to King David, written during a time of intense personal suffering and persecution, where he cries out to God amid mockery from his enemies. This specific verse captures the taunts David endured, as his adversaries challenged God's ability to save him despite his unwavering faith. Additionally, this psalm is prophetically linked to the New Testament, where Jesus faced similar ridicule on the cross, fulfilling David's words.
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