Psalms 50:23

The sacrifice that truly honors me is to thank me for what I have done; and I will save those who always do the things that I want them to.”

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.

In Context

22So, all you who have ignored me, pay attention to this, because if you do not, I will tear you to pieces, and there will be no one to rescue you.

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Cross References

Psalms 24:4Only those whose actions [MTY] and thoughts are pure, who have not worshiped idols, and who do not tell lies when they have solemnly promised to tell the truth.

Psalms 27:6Then I will triumph over [IDM] my enemies. I will shout joyfully as I offer sacrifices in his Sacred Tent, and I will praise Yahweh as I sing.

Psalms 50:14The sacrifice that I really want is that you thank me and do all that you have promised to do.

Psalms 85:13Yahweh always acts righteously [PRS, MET]; he acts righteously wherever he goes.

Psalms 86:12Lord, my God, I will thank you with all my inner being, and I will praise you forever.

Psalms 120:1When I had troubles, I called out to Yahweh and he answered me.

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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