the Week of Proper 23 / Ordinary 28
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Psalms 50:23
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He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies Me;And he who orders his way,I shall show the salvation of God."
"He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God."
Who so offereth vnto me thankes and prayse, he honoureth me: and to hym that ordereth his conuersation ryght, I wyll shewe the saluation of God.
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me; and to him that ordereth [his] way will I shew the salvation of God.
Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; And to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God."
Whoever offers thanks glorifies Me; and he who prepares a way, I will show the salvation of God to him.
Whoever gives a thank offering shows me honor. And whoever decides to live right will see my power to save."
Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, And prepares his way so that I will show God's salvation to him."
Who so offereth praise, glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conuersation aright, will I shew the saluation of God.
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.
Who so offreth me thakes and prayse, he honoureth me: & this is the waye, wherby I wil shewe him the sauynge health of God.
"He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way rightly [who follows the way that I show him], I shall show the salvation of God."
Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; And to him that ordereth his way aright Will I show the salvation of God.
Whoever makes an offering of praise gives glory to me; and to him who is upright in his ways I will make clear the salvation of God.
Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me; And to him that orders his way [aright] I will show the salvation of God.
Whoever offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth [his] deportment [aright] will I show the salvation of God.
Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver."
The sacrifice that honors me is a thankful heart. Obey me, and I, your God, will show my power to save.
"Whoever offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice honors me; and to him who goes the right way I will show the salvation of God."
He that offereth praise, shall glorifie mee: and to him, that disposeth his way aright, will I shew the saluation of God.
Whosoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me; and to him will I show the way of the salvation of our God.
Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, And prepares his way so that I will show God's salvation to him."
Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving honoureth Me; and to him that ordereth his way aright will I show the salvation of God.'
He who gives a gift of thanks honors Me. And to him who makes his way right, I will show him the saving power of God."
The sacrifice of praise will glorify me: and that is the way wherein I will shew to him the salvation of God.
Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.
He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God."
Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God."
He that sacrificeth a thankoffering, will glorify me, - And will prepare a way by which I may show him the salvation of God.
(49-23) The sacrifice of praise shall glorify me: and there is the way by which I will shew him the salvation of God.
He who sacrifices a thank offering honors me, and he who orders his way; I will show him the salvation of God."
The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!"
"He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who sets his way properly I will show the salvation of God."
Those people honor me who bring me offerings to show thanks. And I, God, will save those who do that."
Giving thanks is the sacrifice that honors me, and I will surely save all who obey me."
Whoever sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and whoever orders his conduct, I will show him the salvation of God."
The sacrifice of heriyng schal onoure me; and there is the weie, where ynne Y schal schewe to hym the helthe of God.
He who is sacrificing praise honoureth Me, As to him who maketh a way, I cause him to look on the salvation of God!
He who brings thanksgiving as his sacrifice honors me; to him who orders his way aright I will show the salvation of God!"
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Whoso: Psalms 50:14, Psalms 50:15, Psalms 22:23, Psalms 27:6, Psalms 86:9, Psalms 86:12, Romans 12:1, Romans 15:6, Romans 15:9, Galatians 1:24, 1 Peter 2:9
to him: Psalms 24:4, Psalms 24:5, Psalms 25:14, Psalms 85:9, John 7:17, John 8:31, John 8:32, Acts 10:2-4, Acts 11:14, Acts 13:26, Galatians 6:16
ordereth his conversation: Heb. disposeth his way, Philippians 1:27, James 3:13, 1 Peter 1:15
salvation: Psalms 91:16, Isaiah 12:2, Isaiah 45:17, Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 51:5, Isaiah 51:6, Luke 2:30
Reciprocal: Leviticus 7:12 - a thanksgiving 1 Samuel 2:30 - them Psalms 22:3 - that Psalms 25:10 - keep Psalms 69:31 - also shall Psalms 85:7 - General Psalms 92:1 - good Psalms 107:43 - they shall understand Psalms 119:166 - and done Psalms 119:171 - my lips Song of Solomon 2:14 - for sweet Isaiah 43:7 - for my Isaiah 56:1 - Keep Daniel 2:20 - Blessed Amos 5:22 - peace offerings Jonah 2:9 - I will sacrifice Malachi 3:3 - an Matthew 15:31 - and they Mark 12:33 - is more Luke 5:25 - glorifying Luke 17:18 - to give John 4:24 - must Romans 1:21 - they glorified 2 Corinthians 4:15 - the abundant 2 Corinthians 9:13 - they Philippians 1:28 - and that Hebrews 13:15 - the sacrifice 1 Peter 2:5 - spiritual 1 Peter 2:12 - your conversation 2 Peter 3:11 - in all
Cross-References
Then Rachel told him, "Take my maid, Bilhah, and sleep with her. She will bear children for me, and through her I can have a family, too."
But his father refused. "I know, my son; I know," he replied. "Manasseh will also become a great people, but his younger brother will become even greater. And his descendants will become a multitude of nations."
His eyes are darker than wine, and his teeth are whiter than milk.
So Moses assigned land to the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph. He gave them the territory of King Sihon of the Amorites and the land of King Og of Bashan—the whole land with its cities and surrounding lands.
Then the descendants of Makir of the tribe of Manasseh went to Gilead and conquered it, and they drove out the Amorites living there.
The next allotment of land was given to the half-tribe of Manasseh, the descendants of Joseph's older son. Makir, the firstborn son of Manasseh, was the father of Gilead. Because his descendants were experienced soldiers, the regions of Gilead and Bashan on the east side of the Jordan had already been given to them.
Job lived 140 years after that, living to see four generations of his children and grandchildren.
May you live to enjoy your grandchildren. May Israel have peace!
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Whoso offereth praise,...., Which is exhorted to;
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glorifieth me; celebrates the divine perfections, gives God the glory of all mercies; which honours him, and is more grateful and well pleasing to him than all burnt offerings and sacrifices;
and to him that ordereth [his] conversation [aright]; according to the rule of God's word, and as becomes the Gospel of Christ; who walks inoffensively to all, circumspectly and wisely in the world, and in love to the saints; in wisdom towards them that are without, and in peace with them that are within; who is a follower of God, of Christ, and of his people; and who lives so as to glorify God, and cause others to glorify him likewise: or that chooses for himself the right way, as Aben Ezra, the right way to eternal life; and the sense is, he that puts or sets his heart upon it, and is in pursuit after the evangelical way of life. To him
will I show the salvation of God; or, "cause to see" or "enjoy it" b; not only temporal salvation from time to time, but spiritual and eternal salvation; to see interest in it, and to possess it; and particularly Christ, the author of it, who is the salvation of God's providing, appointing, and sending, and whose glory is greatly concerned therein; see Isaiah 52:10.
b אדאנו "videre faciam eum", Montanus; "faciam ut is fruatur", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me - That is, he truly honors me; he is a true worshipper; he meets with my approbation. The word here rendered ““offereth”” is the same which is used in Psalms 50:14, and means “he that sacrifices:” here meaning, he that presents the sacrifice of praise. So the Septuagint: “the sacrifice of praise glorifies me.” So the Vulgate. The idea is, that the worship which God requires is “praise;” it is not the mere external act of homage; it is not the presentation of a bloody sacrifice; it is not the mere bending of the knee; it is not a mere outward form: it is that which proceeds from the heart, and which shows that there is there a spirit of true thankfulness, adoration, and love.
And to him that ordereth his conversation aright - Margin, as in Hebrew, “that disposeth his way.” Or, more literally, “To him that “prepares” or “plans” his way;” that is, to him who is attentive to his going; who seeks to walk in the right path; who is anxious to go in the road that leads to a happier world; who is careful that all his conduct shall be in accordance with the rules which God has prescribed.
Will I show the salvation of God - This may mean either, “I, the author of the psalm as a teacher” (compare Psalms 32:8); or, “I” as referring to God - as a promise that “He” would instruct such an one. The latter is the probable meaning, as it is God that has been speaking in the previous verse. The “salvation of God” is the salvation of which God is the author; or, which he alone can give. The “idea” here is, that where there is a true desire to find the way of truth and salvation, God will impart needful instruction. He will not suffer such an one to wander away and be lost. See the notes at Psalms 25:9.
The general ideas in the psalm, therefore, are
(1) that there is to be a solemn judgment of mankind;
(2) that the issues of that judgment will not be determined by the observance of the external forms of religion;
(3) that God will judge people impartially for their sins, though they observe those forms of religion; and
(4) that no worship of God can be acceptable which does not spring from the heart.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Psalms 50:23. Whoso offereth praise — These are the very same words as those in Psalms 50:14, זבח תודה; and should be read the same way independently of the points, zebach todah, "sacrifice the thank-offering." JESUS is the great eucharistic sacrifice; offer him up to God in your faith and prayers. By this sacrifice is God glorified, for in him is God well pleased; and it was by the grace or good pleasure of God that he tasted death for every man.
Ordereth his conversation — שם דרך sam derech, DISPOSETH his way. - Margin. Has his way THERE, שם דרך sham derech, as many MSS. and old editions have it; or makes that his custom.
Will I show the salvation of God. — אראנו arennu, I will cause him to see בישע beyesha, into the salvation of God; into God's method of saving sinners by Christ. He shall witness my saving power even to the uttermost; such a salvation as it became a God to bestow, and as a fallen soul needs to receive; the salvation from all sin, which Christ has purchased by his death. I sall scheu til him, the hele of God; that es JESHU, that he se him in the fairehed of his majeste. - Old Psalter.
ANALYSIS OF THE FIFTIETH PSALM
The prophet, by a prosopopaeia, brings in God prescribing rules for his own worship. The point in debate is: How God will be honoured in his own Church? And as none can teach this but God, he brings him in speaking to his people.
The Psalm has two general parts: -
I. The majesty and authority of the person who is to judge this debate, Psalms 50:1-6.
II. The sentence which he pronounces, Psalms 50:7-23.
The prophet begins with calling an assize. He summons a court, presents us with a judge, produces witnesses, cites those who are to answer, and, having seated the Judge on his throne, gives forth his charge.
I. First. He presents, 1. The Judge, in authority and majesty: "The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken," Psalms 50:1.
2. The place to which he comes to hold his court - the Church: "Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty; God hath shined." To Zion the law was given; and out of Zion the law was to come, by which he would judge; and therefore it was rightly said, "Out of Zion the Lord hath shined."
3. His appearance, which is terrible. It was so when he gave his law on Mount Sinai; and it will be so when he comes to require it: "Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence; a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him." See 2 Peter 3:10; Luke 21:25-26.
Secondly. Those who are cited to appear before him - his saints - those who had undertaken to worship him as he had appointed: "Gather my saints together; those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice."
Thirdly. Against these he produces his witnesses, whom he collects, 1. From heaven; 2. From earth. "He shall call the heavens from above, and the earth, that he may judge his people." Including the inhabitants of the whole earth, "from the rising of the sun until the going down thereof." And his award shall be universally approved: "The heavens shall declare his righteousness - his just method of procedure; for God himself is Judge."
II. Next follows the charge given by God himself the Judge; and, to engage attention, he proclaims: "Hear, O my people, and I will speak," c.
1. "I am God" therefore, worship and obedience are due to me from all creatures.
2. "I am thy God; and thou art my people;" therefore, due from thee especially.
3. "I will speak." I will judge and determine this controversy about my worship.
4. "I will testify against thee," and convict thee of what thou hast done amiss.
There is a twofold worship: 1. Ceremonial and external. 2. Spiritual and moral. And I will speak and testify of both.
It was the duty of the people to bring the sacrifice, and perform the ceremonies appointed by the law: but God is not pleased with the outward act merely; nothing pleases him where the heart and affections are wanting.
1. "I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices." These thou bringest, and these I accept. But in this I reprove thee, because thou thinkest that I must be pleased with the external service, howsoever performed; and that thou hast a right to expect pardon and all other blessings.
2. Unless the heart be penitent, and the offerings be made in faith, I will not accept them: "I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he-goat," c. And this for two reasons: -
1. I do not need them: "Every beast of the forest is mine - the cattle on a thousand hills - the fowls of the mountain - the wild beasts of the field - the world and its fulness."
2. My perfection is such that I could not use them: "Thinkest thou that I will eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?"
The heathen priests taught the people that the gods fed on the odour of the sacrifices and they represented them as complaining of being starved, when they were withheld!
For these reasons the sacrifices, as you have performed them, do not please me; but I shall acquaint you with those that do please me; thanksgiving and prayer or invocation.
1. Thankfulness: "Offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay thy vows," c.
2. Invocation: "Call upon me in the day of trouble."
Which being done, he makes an indenture with us:
1. On his part, that he will save us: "I will deliver thee."
2. On our part, that we give him the glory of our salvation: "Thou shalt glorify me."
3. And yet he makes an exception to some men's prayers and praises, hypocrites and impious men. Praise is not comely in the mouth of a sinner, and petitions offered by the profane shall not be heard.
1. "To the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes," c.
2. The reason is: Thou professest to love me, but in works thou deniest me: for thou hatest instruction, and hast cast my words behind thee: how then can I be pleased with thee? I shall now prove this against thee.
1. Thou hast broken the eighth commandment: "Thou sawest the thief, and consentedst to him," - joinedst with him to carry off the spoil or, when he stole, thou didst receive.
2. Thou hast broken the seventh commandment. "Thou hast been a partaker with the adulterers."
3. And the ninth: "Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit - thou sittest and speakest against thy brother, and slanderest thy own mother's son." Thou didst do all this deliberately. Thou didst sit and speak.
4. Thou hast broken the first commandment. Because I did not execute judgment upon thy evil works, "thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thyself;" or, in a word, that there was no God, or none worthy of fear and reverence.
This wickedness I will not suffer to go unpunished; for the day will come when "I will reprove thee, - set thy sins in order before thee, and punish the wickedness which thou hast attempted to hide. Yet in judgment God remembers mercy; he gives warning to the wicked, and threatens that he may spare, and that they may repent and perish not.
1. Now, while you have respite, consider this, that God is not pleased with outward rites and formalities, and that they who trust in merely having performed them are far from being in a safe state. They do the outward work, and forget God. Take heed, lest as a lion he rush out upon you, and tear you to pieces.
2. To the pure and spiritual worshippers he makes a gracious promise of defence, help, and salvation. He who sacrifices the thank-offering, with an humble, believing heart, glorifies me; and to him who places his feet in that path, and THERE determinately abides, going the right way which God's word directs, I will show the salvation of God - he shall be saved; and shall know that he worships not God in vain. See the preceding notes on this Psalm.
