Verse

Psalm 22:26

ESV The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the Lord! May your hearts live forever!
NIV The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise him— may your hearts live forever!
NASB The afflicted will eat and be satisfied; Those who seek Him will praise the Lord. May your heart live forever!
CSB The humble will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise him. May your hearts live forever!
NLT The poor will eat and be satisfied. All who seek the Lord will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy.
KJV The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
NKJV The poor shall eat and be satisfied; Those who seek Him will praise the Lord. Let your heart live forever!

What does Psalm 22:26 mean?

David assures the righteous that afflictions do not last forever. The afflicted who humble themselves and seek the Lord will eat until they feel full, and they will praise the Lord. The people of Israel were very familiar with feasts. The worshiper who brought a peace offering to the Lord kept part of it for himself and his family and invited friends (see Leviticus 3 and 7:11–18). Isaiah 25:6–9 anticipates a plentiful feast the Lord will provide for all people when Jesus reigns in His earthly kingdom. At that time, the Lord will comfort His afflicted people.

When Jesus saw the faith of a centurion who asked for healing for his servant, He said: "Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel have I found such faith. I tell you, many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 8:10–11). When He ate the Last Supper with His disciples He told them: "I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom" (Matthew 26:29). David's wish for the righteous is a figure of speech: "May your hearts live forever!" This statement means, "Do not give up!"
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