Psalm 21 (Deus, Deus Meus, Respice — Messianic Psalm of the Passion)

O God my God, look upon me: why hast Thou forsaken me? All they that saw me have laughed me to scorn: they have spoken with the lips, and wagged the head. He hoped in the Lord, let Him deliver him: let Him save him, seeing He delighteth in him. For Thou art He that hast drawn me out of the womb: my hope from the breasts of my mother. They have dug my hands and feet. They have numbered all my bones. And they have looked and stared upon me. They parted my garments amongst them; and upon my vesture they cast lots. But Thou, O Lord, remove not Thy help to a distance from me; look towards my defense. I will declare Thy name to my brethren: in the midst of the church will I praise Thee.