Psalms 50

God Himself Is Judge

1 The mighty GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. References God: Amos 3:8. References Lord: Nehemiah 9:6, Isaiah 1:2. Sin: Psalms 113:3, Joshua 22:22. Parallel theme: Matthew 25:32

2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. References God: Psalms 94:1, Revelation 21:23. Parallel theme: Psalms 48:2, 80:1, Deuteronomy 33:2, Isaiah 12:6, Lamentations 2:15, Hosea 5:15, Habakkuk 2:20, Revelation 1:16 +5

3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. Parallel theme: Leviticus 10:2, Numbers 16:35, Daniel 7:10, Matthew 3:12

4 He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 4:26, 30:19, 31:28, 32:1, Isaiah 1:2

5 Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrificeSacrifice: זֶבַח (Zevach). The Hebrew zevach (זֶבַח) denotes a sacrifice or offering—an animal slaughtered for worship. Old Testament sacrifices foreshadowed Christ, 'the Lamb of God' (John 1:29).. Covenant: Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 12:24, 13:20. Holy: Psalms 30:4, 97:10, Proverbs 2:8, Zechariah 14:5, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, Jude 1:14. Parallel theme: Matthew 24:31 +5

6 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah. Judgment: Psalms 9:16, 75:7. Righteousness: Psalms 97:6, Genesis 18:25, Romans 2:5, Revelation 19:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:5 +2

7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee: I am GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., even thy God. References God: Exodus 20:2. Witness: Psalms 81:8

8 I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt offerings, to have been continually before me. Sacrifice: Psalms 51:16, Hosea 6:6

9 I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds.

10 For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. Parallel theme: Psalms 104:14, Jonah 4:11

11 I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine. Parallel theme: Matthew 6:26, Luke 12:24

12 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof. Parallel theme: Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 10:14, Job 41:11

13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the bloodBlood: דָּם (Dam). The Hebrew dam (דָּם) means blood—representing life itself. 'The life of the flesh is in the blood' (Leviticus 17:11), and blood was required for atonement, foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice. of goats?

14 Offer unto GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: References God: Psalms 50:23, 56:12, 76:11, 147:1, Deuteronomy 23:21, Romans 12:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Hebrews 13:15, 1 Peter 2:5. Parallel theme: Hosea 14:2 +5

15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Parallel theme: Psalms 81:7, 91:15, 107:19, 107:28, Job 22:27, Zechariah 13:9, Matthew 5:16, Luke 22:44, Acts 16:25, James 5:13 +5

16 But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenantCovenant: בְּרִית (Berit). The Hebrew berit (בְּרִית) denotes a covenant—a binding agreement, often ratified by blood sacrifice. God's covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) structure redemptive history, culminating in the New Covenant. in thy mouth? Parallel theme: Isaiah 29:13

17 Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee. Word: Nehemiah 9:26, Jeremiah 8:9. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 14:9, Proverbs 1:7, 8:36, 12:1, Jeremiah 18:12, John 3:20, Romans 1:28 +4

18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. Parallel theme: Romans 1:32, 1 Timothy 5:22, Hebrews 13:4

19 Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit. Parallel theme: Psalms 10:7, Revelation 21:8

20 Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother's son. Parallel theme: Matthew 10:21

21 These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:3, 73:11, 90:8, Proverbs 29:1, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Isaiah 42:14, 57:11, Amos 8:7, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Revelation 3:19 +5

22 Now consider this, ye that forget GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver. References God: Psalms 9:17, 10:4, Deuteronomy 32:18, Job 8:13, Hosea 4:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 7:2, Isaiah 51:13, Jeremiah 2:32, Hosea 13:8, Amos 2:14 +5

23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. Salvation: Psalms 91:16, Isaiah 12:2, Acts 13:26. Resurrection: Psalms 86:12. References God: John 7:17, Romans 12:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 25:14, 85:13, Philippians 1:27, James 3:13 +5