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Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, And prepares his way so that I will show God`s salvation to him." Psalm 51 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

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The Highest Form of Worship

Commentators unanimously highlight that God is most glorified not by external rituals, but by the "sacrifice of thanksgiving." Scholars like John Calvin explain that this heartfelt praise, born from gratitude for God's goodness, is the primary exercise of godliness. It is the true worship God desires from a sincere heart.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 50:23

18th Century

Theologian

Whoever offers praise glorifies me – That is, he truly honors me; he is a true worshipper; he meets with my approval.

The wo…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 50:23

19th Century

Bishop

Offers praise. —Better, sacrifices thanksgiving, as in Psalms 50:14; the poet here sums up what he has previously said. T…

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…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 50:23

16th Century

Theologian

Whoso offereth praise will glorify me. This is the third time that the Psalmist has emphasized the truth that the most acceptable sacrific…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 50:23

17th Century

Pastor

Whoso offereth praise
, Which is exhorted to; (See Gill on Psalms 50:14);

glorifieth me<…

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 …

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