Psalms 50:19

A crushed spirit is a sacrifice to God. A contrite and humbled heart, O God, you will not spurn.

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In The King James Version

Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.

In Context

18For if you had desired sacrifice, I would certainly have given it, but with holocausts, you will not be delighted.

20Act kindly, Lord, in your good will toward Zion, so that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up.

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Cross References

Psalms 5:9Lord, lead me in your justice. Because of my enemies, direct my way in your sight.

Psalms 12:2How long can I take counsel in my soul, sorrowing in my heart throughout the day?

Psalms 52:2They were corrupted, and they became abominable with iniquities. There is no one who does good.

Psalms 55:12My vows to you, O God, are in me. I will repay them. Praises be to you.

Psalms 64:3Hear my prayer: all flesh will come to you.

Jeremiah 9:5And a man will deride his brother, and they will not speak the truth. For they have taught their tongue to speak lies; they have labored to commit iniquity.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 50:17-23

The Character of the Wicked. 16 But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth? 17 Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee. 18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. 19 Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit. 20 Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother's son. 21 These things hast thou done,… Read the whole commentary →

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