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"Now consider this, you who forget God, Lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.

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A Warning for the Religious

Commentators stress that this severe warning is not for pagans, but for those within the faith who "forget God." This refers to people who perform religious rituals but live in practical denial of God's true character and authority, mistaking His patience for approval of their sin.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 50:22

18th Century

Theologian

Now consider this - Understand this; give attention to this. The word “now” does not adequately express the force of the original. The Hebre…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 50:22–23

19th Century

Preacher

Now consider this, you that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver. Whoever offers praise glorifies me: and to him…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 50:22

16th Century

Theologian

Now consider this, ye that forget God. Here we have more of that severe expostulation which is absolutely necessary in dealing with harden…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 50:22

17th Century

Pastor

Now consider this
The evils that had been committed, and repent of them; for repentance is an after thought and reco…

Matthew Henry

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 …