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My God, My God, Why (Psalm 22)

By The Psalm Project

2,627 views Jun 21, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

The Psalm Project's 'My God, My God, why (Psalm 22)' is a musical setting of Psalm 22, a lament psalm traditionally associated with Jesus' crucifixion. The song expresses deep anguish and a sense of abandonment, crying out to God in distress. It vividly describes physical suffering, mockery, and weakness, yet maintains a thread of desperate hope. The lyrics directly reference the piercing of hands and feet, echoing the crucifixion narrative. This piece is a raw, honest prayer that captures the tension between suffering and faith, ultimately pointing to the hope of deliverance.

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My God, my God, why have you left me here?

Where are you now, when I need you near

To rescue me, deliver me from fear?

Please, don't forsake me.


My God, my God, why have you left me here?

Where are you now, when I need you near

To rescue me, deliver me from fear?

Please, don't forsake me.


LORD, answer me; do you not hear my sighing?

All day and night, my eyes are sore from crying?

I long for you, to keep my hope from dying.

I find no rest.


My God, my God, why have you left me here?

Where are you now, when I need you near

To rescue me, deliver me from fear?

Please don't forsake me, my God.


See, O my God, that I am poor and weak.

I have no voice, I have no strength to speak.

They scoff and stare, have pierced my hands and feet.

My heart is melting


O LORD, my God, my enemies despise me.

They steal my clothes;

They mock and compromise me.

"Where is your God?" they taunt and terrorise me.

Don't stay away.


My God, my God, why have you left me here?

Where are you now, when I need you near

To rescue me, to deliver me from fear?

Please don't forsake me, my God

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