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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 69:31
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 69:31–32
19th Century
Bishop
The pre-eminence of praise above sacrifice is not infrequent in the Psalms ().
John Calvin
On Psalms 69:31
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Psalms 69:31
17th Century
Pastor
[This] also shall please the Lord
That is, this song of praise and thanksgiving. The Targum has it, ``my prayers;'' …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 69:30–36
17th Century
Minister
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…