Palm Sunday

Psalm for Palm Sunday--Psalm 22

R: My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?

1) All who see me
deride me
they curl their lips
they wag their heads
"He trusted in the Lord.
Let Him save Him,
let Him release Him,
If this is his friend.

R: My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?

2) Many dogs have surrounded me
the wicked, they oppress me.
They have pierced my hands and feet.
They lay me in the dust of death--
I can count all my bones.

R: My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?

3) They divide my garments among them.
For my vesture they cast lots.
But You, Oh Lord be near me
--be not far from me--
Hasten to help me.

R: My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?

4) I will sing your name to my brethren
in the assembly I will praise you.
Praise the Lord, you who fear Him
--all you descendants of Jacob
give Him glory

R: My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?