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Psalms 50:6

4 He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people:

5 “Gather to Me My saints, who made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.”

And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah

7 “Hear, O My people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God.

8 I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah
KJV
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.
WEB
The heavens shall declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah.
ASV
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness; For God is judge himself. Selah
DARBY
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness; for God executeth judgment himself. Selah.
BLB
And let the heavens declare His righteousness—for God Himself is Judge. Selah
ÅB
Og himmelen kunngjør hans rettferdighet; for Gud er den som skal dømme. Sela.
OTB
Og himlene forkynner Hans rettferdighet,
For Gud selv er dommeren.
Sela
B1930
Og himmelen kunngjør hans rettferdighet; for Gud er den som skal dømme. Sela.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 97:6

    The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

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  • Psalms 75:7

    but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.

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  • Psalms 89:5

    The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD— Your faithfulness as well— in the assembly of the holy ones.

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  • Revelation 19:2

    For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”

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  • Romans 14:9–12

    For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.

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  • Psalms 9:16

    The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah

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  • Genesis 18:25

    Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”

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  • Psalms 7:3–5

    O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands,

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