Bible Strands
Psalms 50:6
And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God addresses the gathered saints and Israel to deliver a formal testimony. The moment establishes a divine courtroom proceeding where He calls the heavens to witness His verdict.
The words — The phrase אֱלֹהִים שֹׁפֵט הוּא (E.lo.him sho.fet hu') literally reads "God Himself is judge," emphasizing divine authority. The verb וַיַּגִּידוּ (va.ya.gi.du) translates to "they declared," describing the heavens' witness.
The thread — This declaration of divine judgment and heavenly witness reappears in Psalms 97:6 and Psalms 89:5, while the theme of God's exclusive judicial authority connects to Psalms 75:7.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that God alone holds ultimate judicial authority and requires His people to heed His testimony. It calls for sober acknowledgment of His righteous verdict before any human defense is mounted.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.
Cross-references
- Psalms 97:6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.
- Psalms 75:7 but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.
- Psalms 89:5 The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones.
- Revelation 19:2 For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”
- Psalms 9:16 The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah
- Romans 14:9 For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.
- Genesis 18:25 Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”
- Psalms 7:3 O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands,
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.
- Revelation 20:11 Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.