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50:1  One of Asaph’s songs. The Lord God Most Powerful has spoken. He calls to everyone on earth, from where the sun rises to where it sets.
50:2  God appeared from Zion, the city of perfect beauty.
50:3  Our God is coming and will not keep quiet. Fire burns in front of him. There is a great storm around him.
50:4  He tells the sky and the earth to be witnesses as he judges his people.
50:5  He says, “My followers, gather around me. Come, my worshipers, who made an agreement with me.”
50:6  God is the judge, and the skies tell how fair he is. Selah
50:7  God says, “My people, listen to me! People of Israel, I will show my evidence against you. I am God, your God.
50:8  The problem I have with you is not your sacrifices or the burnt offerings you bring to me everyday.
50:9  Why would I want more bulls from your barns or goats from your pens?
50:10  I already own all the animals in the forest. I own all the animals on a thousand hills.
50:11  I know every bird in the mountains. Everything that moves in the fields is mine.
50:12  If I were hungry, I would not ask you for food. I already 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  You made promises to God Most High, so give him what you promised. Bring your sacrifices and thank offerings.
50:15  God says, “Call me when trouble comes. I will help you, and you will honor me.”
50:16  But God says to the wicked, “Stop quoting my laws! Stop talking about my agreement!
50:17  You hate for me to tell you what to do. You ignore what I say.
50:18  You see a thief and run to join him. You jump into bed with those who commit adultery.
50:19  You say evil things and tell lies.
50:20  You sit around talking about people, finding fault with your own brothers.
50:21  When you did these things, I said nothing. So you thought that I was just like you. But I will not be quiet any longer. I will correct you and make clear what I have against you.
50:22  You people who have forgotten God, understand what I am telling you, or I will tear you apart, and no one will be able to save you!
50:23  Whoever gives a thank offering shows me honor. And whoever decides to live right will see my power to save.”