Psalms 50:1
The Scripture
(1) A Psalm of Asaph. The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the psalmist addresses the king’s people, urging them to be mindful of the throne’s authority and to avoid the pitfalls of pride and rebellion. He reminds them that the king’s rule is a covenant of justice and that the people must humble themselves before the divine throne. The passage calls for reverence, obedience, and a heart that seeks God’s will.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 73:1Psalms 83:1I Chronicles 15:17I Chronicles 16:37I Chronicles 25:2I Chronicles 25:6II Chronicles 29:30Psalms 145:3Psalms 145:4Psalms 145:5Psalms 145:6Genesis 17:1
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