Psalm 50:10

Translations

Modern

…for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills.

Traditional

For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.

Literal

For every living thing of the forest is unto Me, and the cattle on a thousand hills.

Latin

…quoniam meæ sunt omnes feræ silvarum, jumenta in montibus, et boves.

Original

Hebrew

English

…for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills.

Notes

Psalms 50:10

the cattle on a thousand hills: God has no needs because he owns everything.

Psalms 50:7–13

The psalmist warns against valuing sacrificial rituals more than having the right attitude in your heart.

Psalms 50:1–23

God appears as judge. He reminds both the godly and the ungodly that sacrifices and reciting the law are worthless without thankfulness, repentance, and justice.

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Animals: Belong to God Beasts: The Property of God Cruelty to Animals Forests: Infested by Wild Beasts Formalism: General Scriptures Concerning God: Sovereign Offerings: Useless when not Accompanied by Genuine Piety The Burnt offering: The Most Costly, No Adequate Tribute to God

Psalm 50:10

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