Psalms 50:20 nasb — "You sit and speak against your brother; You slander your own mother's son.

NASB

""You sit and speak against your brother; You slander your own mother's son."

— Psalms 50:20, NASB

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Psalms 50 — Context

17

"For you hate discipline, And you cast My words behind you.

18

"When you see a thief, you are pleased with him, And you associate with adulterers.

19

"You let your mouth loose in evil And your tongue frames deceit.

20

"You sit and speak against your brother; You slander your own mother's son.

21

"These things you have done and I kept silence; You thought that I was just like you; I will reprove you and state the case in order before your eyes.

22

"Now consider this, you who forget God, Or I will tear you in pieces, and there will be none to deliver.

23

"He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God."

Psalms 50:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 50:20 say?
Psalms 50:20 in the NASB reads: “"You sit and speak against your brother; You slander your own mother's son.”
Where is Psalms 50:20 in the Bible?
Psalms 50:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 50, verse 20.
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 50:20.
What translation should I read Psalms 50:20 in?
Psalms 50:20 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 50:20?
Psalms 50:20 reads (NASB): “"You sit and speak against your brother; You slander your own mother's son.” 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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