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Psalms 69:31 kjva — This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs."

— Psalms 69:31, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 69 — Context

28

Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.

29

But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.

30

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

31

This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.

32

The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.

33

For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.

34

Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein.

Psalms 69:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 69:31 say?
Psalms 69:31 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.”
Where is Psalms 69:31 in the Bible?
Psalms 69:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 69, verse 31.
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 69:31.
What translation should I read Psalms 69:31 in?
Psalms 69:31 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 69:31?
Psalms 69:31 reads (KJVA): “This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.” 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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