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Psalms 51:19

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 51:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then will thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, In burnt-offering and in whole burnt-offering: Then will they offer bullocks upon thine altar. Psalm 52 For the Chief Musician. Maschil of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Abimelech.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then will thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, In burnt-offering and in whole burnt-offering: Then will they offer bullocks upon thine altar. Psalm 52 For the Chief Musician. Maschil of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Abimelech.
Psalms 51:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 51

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.
17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
18Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
19Then will thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, In burnt-offering and in whole burnt-offering: Then will they offer bullocks upon thine altar. Psalm 52 For the Chief Musician. Maschil of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Abimelech.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then shall thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, etc.] Which must be different from the legal ones he desired not, and did not delight in, (<195116>Psalm 51:16); but design sacrifices under the Gospel dispensation, as the word “then” shows, which connects this verse with (<195118>Psalm 51:18): and in the first place intend the sacrifice of Christ, which is of a sweet smelling savour to God; and his righteousness, with which he is well pleased, because the law is magnified and made honourable by it; and next the saints themselves, who present their bodies to him a holy, living, and acceptable sacrifice, they being accepted with him in Christ the beloved; as also their good…”
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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
“God reconciled, material sacrifices will be acceptable (Psa 4:5; compare Isa 1:11-17). Next: Psalms Chapter 52”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness - “Then,” that is, when God should have thus showed favor to Zion; when he should have poured out his blessing on Jerusalem; when religion should prosper and prevail; when there should be an increase of the pure worship of God. In such offerings as would “then” be made - in sacrifices presented not in mere form, but with sincerity, humility, and penitence - in the outward offering of blood presented with a corresponding sincerity of feeling, and with true contrition, and a proper acknowledgment of the guilt designed to be represented by the shedding of blood in sacrifice - God would be pleased, and would approve the worship thus…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“51:19 Sacrifices offered in the right spirit come from a heart that is right with God and with others (see 15:2-5; 24:3-6; 50:14; Matt 5:23-24).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“pleased: Psa 66:13-15, Psa 118:27; Eph 5:2 sacrifices: Psa 4:5; Mal 3:3; Rom 12:1 Next: Psalms Chapter 52”
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