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50:1  (A psalm by Asaph.) From east to west, the powerful Lord God has been calling together everyone on earth.
50:2  God shines brightly from Zion, the most beautiful city.
50:3  Our God approaches, but not silently; a flaming fire comes first, and a storm surrounds him.
50:4  God comes to judge his people. He shouts to the heavens and to the earth,
50:5  “Call my followers together! They offered me a sacrifice, and we made an agreement.”
50:6  The heavens announce, “God is the judge, and he is always honest.”
50:7  My people, I am God! Israel, I am your God. Listen to my charges against you.
50:8  Although you offer sacrifices and always bring gifts,
50:9  I won't accept your offerings of bulls and goats.
50:10  Every animal in the forest belongs to me, and so do the cattle on a thousand hills.
50:11  I know all the birds in the mountains, and every wild creature is in my care.
50:12  If I were hungry, I wouldn't tell you, because I own the world and everything in it.
50:13  I don't eat the meat of bulls or drink the blood of goats.
50:14  I am God Most High! The only sacrifice I want is for you to be thankful and to keep your word.
50:15  Pray to me in time of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me.
50:16  But to the wicked I say: “You don't have the right to mention my laws or claim to keep our agreement!
50:17  You refused correction and rejected my commands.
50:18  You made friends with every crook you met, and you liked people who break their wedding vows.
50:19  You talked only about violence and told nothing but lies;
50:20  you sat around gossiping, ruining the reputation of your own relatives.”
50:21  When you did all this, I didn't say a word, and you thought, “God is just like us!” But now I will accuse you.
50:22  You have ignored me! So pay close attention or I will tear you apart, and no one can help you.
50:23  The sacrifice that honors me is a thankful heart. Obey me, and I, your God, will show my power to save.