Psalm 50:21

Translations

Modern

You have done these things, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But now I rebuke you and accuse you to your face.

Traditional

These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.

Literal

These things you have done, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. I will rebuke you and set in array before your eyes.

Latin

Hæc fecisti, et tacui. Existimasti inique quod ero tui similis: arguam te, et statuam contra faciem tuam.

Original

Hebrew

English

You have done these things, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But now I rebuke you and accuse you to your face.

Notes

Psalms 50:21

Because he is patient, God remained silent.

Psalms 50:16–21

This message is against the wicked, who only pretend to listen to God.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Religious Hypocrisy

Related verses

Romans 2:4–5
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
Proverbs 29:1
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
Psalm 94:7–11
They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.”
Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.
Isaiah 57:11
Whom have you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and failed to remember Me or take this to heart? Is it not because I have long been silent that you do not fear Me?
Psalm 90:8
You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence.
Ecclesiastes 8:11–12
When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.
Isaiah 42:14
“I have kept silent from ages past; I have remained quiet and restrained. But now I will groan like a woman in labor; I will at once gasp and pant.
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
Psalm 73:11
The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”
Psalm 50:3
Our God approaches and will not be silent! Consuming fire precedes Him, and a tempest rages around Him.
Amos 8:7
The LORD has sworn by the Pride of Jacob: “I will never forget any of their deeds.

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Topics

Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning God: Mercy of Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Judgments: Delayed Punishment: Delayed Reproof: God Gives, to the Wicked Security: False is Ignorant of God and Truth Sin: The Wicked: Expect Impunity In Theft: They Who Connive At: Shall be Reproved of God

Psalm 50:21

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