Psalms 22:5
They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.
Psalms 22:5
“They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.” This verse completes the thought from verse 4, highlighting a pattern of petition, trust, and deliverance experienced by the faithful ancestors. It reinforces communal memory and the belief that crying out to God yields tangible mercy and protection. The emphasis on not being “confounded” speaks to the reliability of God’s faithfulness and the assurance that trust in God will not lead to disgrace.
Theologically, the passage emphasizes the relationship between faith and deliverance. It demonstrates that God responds to sincere cries, and that trust is validated by God’s rescuing action. It also highlights the protective aspect of God’s faithfulness for those who cling to Him, reinforcing the covenantal expectation that God honors those who seek Him in humility and dependence.
In contemporary life, this verse invites believers to bring their cries to God—especially in pressure or danger—knowing that God can and does respond. It encourages perseverance in prayer and a trust that God’s deliverance may come in ways we don’t anticipate. Practically, you can establish regular times for lament and surrender before God, record testimonies of answered prayers, and share them with peers to strengthen collective faith. Let memory of past deliverances bolster present courage.
Cross-References
- Psalm 34:17-19
- Psalm 40:1-3
- Luke 1:68-69
- Romans 8:28