Psalm 50:23
New International Version
Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me, and to the blameless I will show my salvation.”

New Living Translation
But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.”

English Standard Version
The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!”

Berean Standard Bible
He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.”

King James Bible
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.

New King James Version
Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; And to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God.”

New American Standard Bible
“He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who sets his way properly I will show the salvation of God.”

NASB 1995
“He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God.”

NASB 1977
“He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God.”

Legacy Standard Bible
He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies Me; And he who orders his way, I shall show the salvation of God.”

Amplified Bible
“He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way rightly [who follows the way that I show him], I shall show the salvation of God.”

Christian Standard Bible
Whoever offers a thanksgiving sacrifice honors me, and whoever orders his conduct, I will show him the salvation of God.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Whoever sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and whoever orders his conduct, I will show him the salvation of God.”

American Standard Version
Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; And to him that ordereth his way aright Will I show the salvation of God.

Contemporary English Version
The sacrifice that honors me is a thankful heart. Obey me, and I, your God, will show my power to save.

English Revised Version
Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God."

Good News Translation
Giving thanks is the sacrifice that honors me, and I will surely save all who obey me."

International Standard Version
Whoever offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and I will reveal the salvation of God to whomever continues in my way."

Majority Standard Bible
He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.”

NET Bible
Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver."

New Heart English Bible
Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me; and to him who orders his conduct I will show the salvation of God."

Webster's Bible Translation
Whoever offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his deportment aright will I show the salvation of God.

World English Bible
Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and prepares his way so that I will show God’s salvation to him.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He who is sacrificing praise honors Me, "" As for him who makes a way, "" I cause him to look on the salvation of God!

Young's Literal Translation
He who is sacrificing praise honoureth Me, As to him who maketh a way, I cause him to look on the salvation of God!

Smith's Literal Translation
He sacrificing praise shall honor me, and he setting the way I will cause him to look upon the salvation of God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sacrifice of praise shall glorify me: and there is the way by which I will shew him the salvation of God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sacrifice of praise will honor me. And in that place is the journey by which I will reveal to him the salvation of God.

New American Bible
Those who offer praise as a sacrifice honor me; I will let him whose way is steadfast look upon the salvation of God.”

New Revised Standard Version
Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Whosoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me; and to him will I show the way of the salvation of our God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He who offers thanksgiving is he who will glorify me; there I shall show him the way of the salvation of our God.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving honoureth Me; And to him that ordereth his way aright Will I show the salvation of God.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sacrifice of praise will glorify me: and that is the way wherein I will shew to him the salvation of God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Mighty One Calls
22Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you: 23He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.”

Cross References
Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

John 15:8
This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.

1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

James 1:22
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

Isaiah 43:21
The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.

Hosea 14:2
Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Psalm 69:30-31
I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving. / And this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves.


Treasury of Scripture

Whoever offers praise glorifies me: and to him that orders his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God.

Whoso

Psalm 50:14,15
Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: …

Psalm 22:23
Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

Psalm 27:6
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

to him

Psalm 24:4,5
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully…

Psalm 25:14
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

Psalm 85:9
Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

ordereth his conversation [heb.

Philippians 1:27
Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

James 3:13
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

1 Peter 1:15
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

salvation

Psalm 91:16
With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

Isaiah 45:17
But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

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Psalm 50
1. The majesty of God in the church
5. His order to gather his saints
7. The pleasure of God is not in ceremonies
14. but in sincerity of obedience














He who sacrifices a thank offering
The phrase "sacrifices a thank offering" refers to the Hebrew term "zebach todah," which is a specific type of sacrifice in the Old Testament, emphasizing gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision and goodness. In ancient Israel, thank offerings were voluntary acts of worship, expressing a heart of gratitude towards God. This practice is rooted in the Levitical laws, where offerings were a central part of worship and community life. The act of sacrificing a thank offering is not merely a ritual but a profound expression of one's relationship with God, recognizing His sovereignty and benevolence.

honors Me
The word "honors" in this context is derived from the Hebrew "kabad," which means to give weight or significance. In the biblical sense, to honor God is to acknowledge His supreme authority and worthiness of reverence. This phrase underscores the importance of genuine worship and gratitude as a means of glorifying God. It is not the mere act of sacrifice that honors God, but the heart and intention behind it. True honor comes from a place of sincere devotion and recognition of God's majesty.

and to him who rights his way
The phrase "rights his way" suggests a deliberate effort to align one's life with God's will and commandments. The Hebrew root here is "shamar derek," which implies guarding or keeping one's path in accordance with divine guidance. This involves a conscious decision to live righteously, adhering to the moral and ethical standards set forth in Scripture. It reflects a life of obedience and integrity, where one's actions are consistent with their faith and beliefs.

I will show the salvation of God
The promise "I will show the salvation of God" is a profound assurance of divine deliverance and blessing. The Hebrew word for salvation, "yeshuah," conveys the idea of rescue, safety, and victory. In the biblical narrative, salvation is not only a future hope but a present reality for those who walk in God's ways. This phrase encapsulates the ultimate reward for a life lived in gratitude and righteousness: experiencing the fullness of God's saving grace. It is a reminder that God's salvation is both a gift and a journey, revealed to those who earnestly seek Him and live according to His precepts.

(23) Offereth praise.--Better, sacrificeth thanksgiving, as in Psalm 50:14; the poet here sums up what he has previously said. This clause must therefore be considered as addressed to the sincere formalist, the next to the openly wicked.

To him that ordereth . . .--Literally, as the text stands, placeth his way, which is hardly intelligible. The version of Symmachus suggests the reading tam, instead of sam, "to him who walks uprightly." But being plainly intended for the ungodly, we want in this clause some mention of amendment; and if the poet wrote shab, we get, literally, him who has turned his way, i.e., who has changed his course of life.

Verse 23. - Whose offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God. As the wicked have their parting warning, so the godly have their parting encouragement. God is "glorified" (see ver. 15) by those who offer him praise from a sincere heart; and if a man will lay down for himself a straight path and pursue it, God will "show him his salvation;' i.e. will bring him to peace and blessedness.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He who sacrifices
זֹבֵ֥חַ (zō·ḇê·aḥ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice

a thank offering
תּוֹדָ֗ה (tō·w·ḏāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8426: An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers

honors Me,
יְֽכַ֫בְּדָ֥נְנִי (yə·ḵab·bə·ḏā·nə·nî)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome

and to him who rights
וְשָׂ֥ם (wə·śām)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

[his] way,
דֶּ֑רֶךְ (de·reḵ)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

I will show
אַ֝רְאֶ֗נּוּ (’ar·’en·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

the salvation
בְּיֵ֣שַׁע (bə·yê·ša‘)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3468: Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare

of God.”
אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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