Bible Strands
Psalms 50:23
He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rightly orders his way, I will show the salvation of God.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God addresses two groups in sequence: those who forget Him (v.22) and those who offer thanksgiving with right conduct (v.23). The moment is a warning that pivots into a promise.
The words — תּוֹדָה (tôdâ) is a technical term for the thank-offering, a specific sacrifice of gratitude rather than a general expression of thanks. דֶּרֶךְ (derekh) means "way" but here carries the weight of one's entire course of conduct.
The thread — The phrase "I will show him My salvation" echoes Psalms 91:16, and the link between right conduct and divine favor recurs in Psalms 24:4 and James 3:13.
Why it lands — The verse binds gratitude and right living together; one without the other is incomplete. It asks the reader to test whether their worship and their daily conduct point in the same direction.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.
Cross-references
- Psalms 91:16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”
- Psalms 24:4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.
- James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
- Psalms 86:12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.
- Psalms 50:14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
- Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
- Psalms 25:14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
- Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
- Acts 13:26 Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
- John 7:17 If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.