Psalms 22:6 - Exposition

But I am a worm, and no man (comp. Job 25:6 ; Isaiah 41:14 ). The worm is a symbol of extreme weakness and helplessness—it is naturally despised, derided, trodden upon. A reproach of men, and despised of the people (Comp. Isaiah 49:7 ; Isaiah 53:3 ; and for the fulfilment, see Matthew 27:39 ). How deeply Christ was "despised of the people" appeared most evidently when they expressed their desire that, instead of him, a murderer should be granted to them ( Acts 3:14 ).