Psalms 50
The Lord’s Indictment Against Idolatry
In the previous verses we were told how “dead works” is judged. The Sacrifice God is looking for is one of thanksgiving and obedience from a heart that cries out to the Lord on the day of trouble so He can receive the glory (vv. 14-15). Now we are told how wickedness is judged (v. 16). The …
The Lord Came to Judge
This is the first of twelve Psalms (50 and 73-83) written by Asaph, one of David’s three chief musicians appointed to be the choir director over the sacred choral services of Israel (I Chron. 16:15). He was selected by the Levites to lead the music when David brought the ark to Jerusalem …