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It will please Yahweh better than an ox, Or a bull that has horns and hoofs.
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Praise Pleases God Most
All commentators agree that this verse's central message is that heartfelt praise is more valuable to God than even the most perfect ritual sacrifice. Scholars like Calvin clarify this doesn't despise the Old Testament offerings but prioritizes the spiritual reality they pointed to. The most pleasing offering we can give God is a sacrifice of genuine thanksgiving from the heart.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This also shall please the Lord - This will be more acceptable to the Lord.
Better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and ho…
19th Century
Anglican
The pre-eminence of praise above sacrifice is not infrequent in the Psalms ().
16th Century
Protestant
And this will please Jehovah more than a young bullock. To more effectively strengthen himself for this act of worship, David affirms that…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[This] also shall please the Lord That is, this song of praise and thanksgiving. The Targum has it, ``my prayers;'' …
The psalmist concludes the psalm with holy joy and praise, which he began with complaints of his grief. It is a great comfort to us that humble and…
