Psalms 50:23 Meaning and Explanation
“Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →True worship is praise and right living; God will reveal His salvation to those who order their lives rightly.
The Context of Psalms 50:23
True sacrifice is praise and right living, to which God responds with salvation.
What Does Psalms 50:23 Mean?
The psalm concludes by circling back to what God actually wants. Offering praise—the sacrifice of thanksgiving and honor—glorifies God. This is the true sacrifice. Equally important is one's conversation, a biblical term for manner of life or conduct. Ordering conversation aright means arranging one's whole life—choices, habits, relationships—in alignment with God's standards.
To such a person God promises the revelation of His salvation. Not judgment, but a display of His saving power. This is the covenant promise: those who worship truly (in praise) and live rightly receive the full blessing of knowing God's salvation. The psalm ends by showing that the choice between judgment and blessing rests with the individual's response.
Psalms 50:23 in the Original Language
conversation (דִּרְכְוֹ) — one's manner of life or conduct, the path one walks and the way one orders one's existence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 50:23
What does Psalms 50:23 mean?
True worship is praise and right living; God will reveal His salvation to those who order their lives rightly.
What is the context of Psalms 50:23?
True sacrifice is praise and right living, to which God responds with salvation.