Psalms 50 : 1 (ERVEN)
One of Asaph's songs. The Lord God Most Powerful has spoken. He calls to everyone on earth, from where the sun rises to where it sets.
Psalms 50 : 2 (ERVEN)
God appeared from Zion, the city of perfect beauty.
Psalms 50 : 3 (ERVEN)
Our God is coming and will not keep quiet. Fire burns in front of him. There is a great storm around him.
Psalms 50 : 4 (ERVEN)
He tells the sky and the earth to be witnesses as he judges his people.
Psalms 50 : 5 (ERVEN)
He says, "My followers, gather around me. Come, my worshipers, who made an agreement with me."
Psalms 50 : 6 (ERVEN)
God is the judge, and the skies tell how fair he is. Selah
Psalms 50 : 7 (ERVEN)
God says, "My people, listen to me! People of Israel, I will show my evidence against you. I am God, your God.
Psalms 50 : 8 (ERVEN)
The problem I have with you is not your sacrifices or the burnt offerings you bring to me everyday.
Psalms 50 : 9 (ERVEN)
Why would I want more bulls from your barns or goats from your pens?
Psalms 50 : 10 (ERVEN)
I already own all the animals in the forest. I own all the animals on a thousand hills.
Psalms 50 : 11 (ERVEN)
I know every bird in the mountains. Everything that moves in the fields is mine.
Psalms 50 : 12 (ERVEN)
If I were hungry, I would not ask you for food. I already own the world and everything in it.
Psalms 50 : 13 (ERVEN)
I don't eat the meat of bulls or drink the blood of goats."
Psalms 50 : 14 (ERVEN)
You made promises to God Most High, so give him what you promised. Bring your sacrifices and thank offerings.
Psalms 50 : 15 (ERVEN)
God says, "Call me when trouble comes. I will help you, and you will honor me."
Psalms 50 : 16 (ERVEN)
But God says to the wicked, "Stop quoting my laws! Stop talking about my agreement!
Psalms 50 : 17 (ERVEN)
You hate for me to tell you what to do. You ignore what I say.
Psalms 50 : 18 (ERVEN)
You see a thief and run to join him. You jump into bed with those who commit adultery.
Psalms 50 : 19 (ERVEN)
You say evil things and tell lies.
Psalms 50 : 20 (ERVEN)
You sit around talking about people, finding fault with your own brothers.
Psalms 50 : 21 (ERVEN)
When you did these things, I said nothing. So you thought that I was just like you. But I will not be quiet any longer. I will correct you and make clear what I have against you.
Psalms 50 : 22 (ERVEN)
You people who have forgotten God, understand what I am telling you, or I will tear you apart, and no one will be able to save you!
Psalms 50 : 23 (ERVEN)
Whoever gives a thank offering shows me honor. And whoever decides to live right will see my power to save."
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