Psalms 50:20
The Scripture
(20) Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother's son.
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 31:18Matthew 5:11Luke 22:65Leviticus 19:16Proverbs 10:18I Timothy 3:11Titus 2:3Revelation 12:10Matthew 10:21
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