Psalms 50:16

But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 50:16

BSB

To the wicked, however, God says, "What right have you to recite My statutes and to bear My covenant on your lips?

AKJV

But to the wicked God said, What have you to do to declare my statutes, or that you should take my covenant in your mouth?

CPDV

But to the sinner, God has said: Why do you discourse on my justices, and take up my covenant through your mouth?

ERV

But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes; and that thou hast taken my covenant in thy mouth?

NHEB

But to the wicked God says, "What right do you have to declare my statutes, that you have taken my covenant on your lips,

SMT

And to the unjust one God said, What to thee to recount my law, and thou wilt lift up my covenant upon thy mouth?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 50:16

ButuntothewickedH7563Adjective GodH430Noun Masculine saithH559VerbWhathastthoutodotodeclareH5608mystatutesH2706Noun MasculineorthatthoushouldesttakeH5375VerbmycovenantH1285Noun FeminineinthymouthH6310Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 50:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 50:16

Summary

Wicked shouldn't presume to declare God's covenant

Event

God rebuking wicked claiming covenant status

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC