Psalms 69:31 net — That will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hooves.

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"That will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hooves."

— Psalms 69:31, NET Bible

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KJV
“This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.”
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ASV
“And it will please Jehovah better than an ox, Ora bullock that hath horns and hoofs. ”
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WEB
“It will please Yahweh better than an ox, or a bull that has horns and hoofs.”
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BBE
“This will be more pleasing to the Lord than an ox, or a young ox of full growth.”
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KJVA
“This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.”
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Psalms 69 — Context

May their names be deleted from the scroll of the living! Do not let their names be listed with the godly!

I am oppressed and suffering! O God, deliver and protect me!

I will sing praises to God’s name! I will magnify him as I give him thanks!

That will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hooves.

The oppressed look on– let them rejoice! You who seek God, may you be encouraged!

For the LORD listens to the needy; he does not despise his captive people.

Let the heavens and the earth praise him, along with the seas and everything that swims in them!

Psalms 69:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 69:31 say?

Psalms 69:31 in the NET Bible reads: “That will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hooves.”

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 (NET): “That will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hooves.” 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.

Psalms 69:31 net — That will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hooves.

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