Psalms 50:4 kjva — He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people."

— Psalms 50:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 50 — Context

1

The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.

2

Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.

3

Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him.

4

He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.

5

Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.

6

And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.

7

Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee: I am God, even thy God.

Psalms 50:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 50:4 say?
Psalms 50:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.”
Where is Psalms 50:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 50:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 50, verse 4.
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 50:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 50:4 in?
Psalms 50:4 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 50:4?
Psalms 50:4 reads (KJVA): “He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.” 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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