Psalms 69:31
\69:30\I will give praise to the name of God with a song; I will give glory to him for what he has done.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
In Context
30\69:29\But I am poor and full of sorrow; let me be lifted up by your salvation, O Lord.
32\69:31\This will be more pleasing to the Lord than an ox, or a young ox of full growth.
Cross References
Psalms 50:13Am I to take the flesh of the ox for my food, or the blood of goats for my drink?
Hosea 14:2\14:1\O Israel, come back to the Lord your God; for your evil-doing has been the cause of your fall.
Hebrews 13:15Let us then make offerings of praise to God at all times through him, that is to say, the fruit of lips giving witness to his name.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 69:31-36
Comfort for the Persecuted; Thanksgiving and Praise. 30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. 31 This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs. 32 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God. 33 For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners. 34 Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein. 35 For God will save Zion, and will build the… Read the whole commentary →