Psalms 50:4 net — He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people.

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"He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people."

— Psalms 50:4, NET Bible

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Psalms 50 — Context

1

A psalm by Asaph. El, God, the LORD has spoken, and summoned the earth to come from the east and west.

2

From Zion, the most beautiful of all places, God has come in splendor.

3

“May our God come and not be silent.” Consuming fire goes ahead of him and all around him a storm rages.

4

He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people.

5

He says:“Assemble my covenant people before me, those who ratified a covenant with me by sacrifice!”

6

The heavens declare his fairness, for God is judge.(Selah)

7

He says:“Listen my people! I am speaking! Listen Israel! I am accusing you! I am God, your God!

Psalms 50:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 50:4 say?
Psalms 50:4 in the NET Bible reads: “He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might 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 (NET): “He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might 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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