Psalms 50:23
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.
Original Language Analysis
תּוֹדָ֗ה
praise
H8426
תּוֹדָ֗ה
praise
Strong's:
H8426
Word #:
2 of 8
properly, an extension of the hand, i.e., (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers
יְֽכַ֫בְּדָ֥נְנִי
glorifieth
H3513
יְֽכַ֫בְּדָ֥נְנִי
glorifieth
Strong's:
H3513
Word #:
3 of 8
to be heavy, i.e., in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same
וְשָׂ֥ם
me and to him that ordereth
H7760
וְשָׂ֥ם
me and to him that ordereth
Strong's:
H7760
Word #:
4 of 8
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
דֶּ֑רֶךְ
his conversation
H1870
דֶּ֑רֶךְ
his conversation
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
5 of 8
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
אַ֝רְאֶ֗נּוּ
aright will I shew
H7200
אַ֝רְאֶ֗נּוּ
aright will I shew
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
6 of 8
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
Cross References
Psalms 91:16With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.Psalms 86:12I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.James 3:13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.Romans 12:1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.Psalms 25:14The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.Acts 13:26Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.John 7:17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.Philippians 1:27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;Psalms 85:13Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.
Historical Context
This verse concludes by restating the psalm's theme: God wants thanksgiving and faithful living, not mere ritual. The promise of 'seeing salvation' connects worship with ultimate deliverance.
Questions for Reflection
- What is the relationship between offering praise and glorifying God?
- How does 'ordering our way' lead to seeing God's salvation?
Analysis & Commentary
The summary: 'Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.' True worship is praise that glorifies God and lifestyle that reflects His character. 'Ordering conversation' (Hebrew derek, way) refers to the whole pattern of life. Those who worship truly and live rightly see God's salvation.