Psalms 50:23

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 50:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; And to him that ordereth his way [aright] Will I show the salvation of God. Psalm 51 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David; when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; And to him that ordereth his way [aright] Will I show the salvation of God. Psalm 51 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David; when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
Psalms 50:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 50

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; And to him that ordereth his way [aright] Will I show the salvation of God. Psalm 51 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David; when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Whoso offereth praise, etc.], Which is exhorted to; (see Gill on “<195014>Psalm 50:14”); 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…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“offereth praise-- (Psa 50:14), so that the external worship is a true index of the heart. ordereth . . . aright--acts in a straight, right manner, opposed to turning aside (Psa 25:5). In such, pure worship and a pure life evince their true piety, and they will enjoy God's presence and favor. Next: Psalms Chapter 51”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Glorifieth - He and he only gives me the honour that I require, and not he who loads my altar with sacrifices. Next: Psalms Chapter 51”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Whoso: Psa 50:14, Psa 50:15, Psa 22:23, Psa 27:6, Psa 86:9, Psa 86:12; Rom 12:1, Rom 15:6, Rom 15:9; Gal 1:24; Pe1 2:9 to him: Psa 24:4, Psa 24:5, Psa 25:14, Psa 85:9; Joh 7:17, Joh 8:31, Joh 8:32; Act 10:2-4, Act 11:14, Act 13:26; Gal 6:16 ordereth his conversation: Heb. disposeth his way, Phi 1:27; Jam 3:13; Pe1 1:15 salvation: Psa 91:16; Isa 12:2, Isa 45:17, Isa 49:6, Isa 51:5, Isa 51:6; Luk 2:30 Next: Psalms Chapter 51”
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