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Psalms 69:31 nasb — And it will please the LORD better than an ox Or a young bull with horns and hoofs.

NASB

"And it will please the LORD better than an ox Or a young bull with horns and hoofs."

— Psalms 69:31, NASB

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Psalms 69 — Context

28

May they be blotted out of the book of life And may they not be recorded with the righteous.

29

But I am afflicted and in pain; May Your salvation, O God, set me securely on high.

30

I will praise the name of God with song And magnify Him with thanksgiving.

31

And it will please the LORD better than an ox Or a young bull with horns and hoofs.

32

The humble have seen it and are glad; You who seek God, let your heart revive.

33

For the LORD hears the needy And does not despise His who are prisoners.

34

Let heaven and earth praise Him, The seas and everything that moves in them.

Psalms 69:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 69:31 say?
Psalms 69:31 in the NASB reads: “And it will please the LORD better than an ox Or a young bull with 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 (NASB): “And it will please the LORD better than an ox Or a young bull with 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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