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A Rebuke for Hypocrites
Commentators explain that this verse marks a sharp turn in the psalm, moving from a critique of empty ritual to a direct confrontation with blatant hypocrisy. The target is not the openly godless, but religious individuals—especially teachers—who publicly declare God's laws while living in active disobedience to them.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 50:16
18th Century
Theologian
But unto the wicked God saith - This begins a second part of the subject. See the introduction.
Until now, the psalm referre…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 50:9–18
19th Century
Bishop
Notice the fine tone of irony that pervades this rebuke, the best weapon against ritualistic errors.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 50:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me. But to the wicked God says, What have you to do to declar…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 50:16
16th Century
Theologian
But unto the wicked, etc. (Psalms 50:16). He now proceeds to direct his censures more openly against those whose whole religio…
John Gill
On Psalms 50:16
17th Century
Pastor
But unto the wicked God saith
By whom are meant, not openly profane sinners; but men under a profession of religion,…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 50:16–23
17th Century
Minister
Hypocrisy is wickedness, which God will judge. And it is too common for those who declare the Lord's statutes to others to live in disobedience to …