Psalms 50:2 nasb — Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shone forth.

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"Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shone forth."

— Psalms 50:2, NASB

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Psalms 50 — Context

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The Mighty One, God, the LORD, has spoken, And summoned the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.

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Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shone forth.

3

May our God come and not keep silence; Fire devours before Him, And it is very tempestuous around Him.

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He summons the heavens above, And the earth, to judge His people:

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"Gather My godly ones to Me, Those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice."

Psalms 50:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 50:2 say?
Psalms 50:2 in the NASB reads: “Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shone forth.”
Where is Psalms 50:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 50:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 50, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 50:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 50:2 in?
Psalms 50:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 50:2?
Psalms 50:2 reads (NASB): “Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shone forth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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