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Psalms 50:22

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Psalms 50:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you:

King James Version KJV

Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.

American Standard Version ASV

Now consider this, ye that forget God, Lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver:

Bible in Basic English BBE

Now keep this in mind, you who have no memory of God, for fear that you may be crushed under my hand, with no one to give you help:

Free Bible Version FBV

Think again, you people who dismiss God, or I will tear you apart, and no one will be able to save you.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Oh cosider this, ye that forget God, least I teare you in pieces, and there be none that can deliuer you.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Understand this, I pray you, Ye who are forgetting God, Lest I tear, and there is no deliverer.

World English Bible WEB

“Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you into pieces, and there be no one to deliver.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.

Translation for Translators T4T

So, all you who have ignored me, pay attention to this, because if you do not, I will tear you to pieces, and there will be no one to rescue you.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 50:22

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Psalms 50:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB בִּֽינוּ נָ֣א זֹ֭את שֹׁכְחֵ֣י אֱל֑וֹהַּ פֶּן אֶ֝טְרֹ֗ף וְ/אֵ֣ין מַצִּֽיל
בִּֽינוּ bîyn H995 to understand V-Qal-Impv-2mp
נָ֣א nâʼ H4994 please Part
זֹ֭את zôʼth H2063 this Pron
שֹׁכְחֵ֣י shâkach H7911 to forget V-Qal
אֱל֑וֹהַּ ʼĕlôwahh H433 god N-ms
פֶּן pên H6435 lest Conj
אֶ֝טְרֹ֗ף ṭâraph H2963 to tear V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
וְ/אֵ֣ין ʼayin H369 nothing Conj | Part
מַצִּֽיל nâtsal H5337 to rescue V-Hiphil
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 50:22

בִּֽינוּ bîyn H995 "to understand" V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To understand or discern, this verb means to separate mentally and know something with your mind, as seen in Proverbs where it talks about gaining insight.
Definition: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). See also: Genesis 41:33; Psalms 139:2; Psalms 5:2.
נָ֣א nâʼ H4994 "please" Part
The Hebrew word 'nâ'' is used to express a polite request, like 'please' or 'I pray', and is often added to verbs to make them more polite. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Ezra's reading of the law to the people.
Definition: 1) I (we) pray, now, please 1a) used in entreaty or exhortation
Usage: Occurs in 374 OT verses. KJV: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh. See also: Genesis 12:11; Judges 4:19; 1 Kings 13:6.
זֹ֭את zôʼth H2063 "this" Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
שֹׁכְחֵ֣י shâkach H7911 "to forget" V-Qal
To forget something means to mislay it or be oblivious to it. This Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe when people forget things, like God's commands. The KJV translates it as 'to forget' or 'at all'.
Definition: 1) to forget, ignore, wither 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to forget 1a2) to cease to care 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to make or cause to forget 1e) (Hithpael) to be forgotten Aramaic equivalent: she.khach (שְׁכַח "to find" H7912)
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. See also: Genesis 27:45; Psalms 106:13; Psalms 9:13.
אֱל֑וֹהַּ ʼĕlôwahh H433 "god" N-ms
Eloah refers to God or a deity, and is used to describe the one true God or false gods. It is often translated as God in the KJV, and is related to the word Elohim, which also refers to God.
Definition: 1) God 2) false god Aramaic equivalent: e.lah (אֱלָהּ "god" H0426)
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See H430 (אֱלֹהִים). See also: Deuteronomy 32:15; Job 22:26; Psalms 18:32.
פֶּן pên H6435 "lest" Conj
This word is used to express caution or warning, similar to saying 'lest' or 'beware that'. It is often used in the Bible to advise against certain actions or to warn of potential consequences.
Definition: conj 1) lest, not, beware lest adv 2) lest
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: (lest) (peradventure), that...not. See also: Genesis 3:3; Judges 14:15; Psalms 2:12.
אֶ֝טְרֹ֗ף ṭâraph H2963 "to tear" V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to tear or pull something apart, and it can also mean to provide food. In the Bible, it appears in Exodus 22:13 and Proverbs 30:14. It describes an act of violence or providing for someone.
Definition: 1) to tear, rend, pluck 1a) (Qal) to tear, rend 1b) (Niphal) to be torn in pieces 1c) (Poal) to be torn in pieces 1d) (Hiphil) to provide food
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: catch, [idiom] without doubt, feed, ravin, rend in pieces, [idiom] surely, tear (in pieces). See also: Genesis 37:33; Proverbs 30:8; Psalms 7:3.
וְ/אֵ֣ין ʼayin H369 "nothing" Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
מַצִּֽיל nâtsal H5337 "to rescue" V-Hiphil
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.

Study Notes — Psalms 50:22

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Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Job 8:13 Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish.
2 Psalms 9:17 The wicked will return to Sheol— all the nations who forget God.
3 Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.
4 Psalms 7:2 or they will shred my soul like a lion and tear me to pieces with no one to rescue me.
5 Hosea 13:8 Like a bear robbed of her cubs I will attack them, and I will tear open their chests. There I will devour them like a lion, like a wild beast would tear them apart.
6 Jeremiah 2:32 Does a maiden forget her jewelry or a bride her wedding sash? Yet My people have forgotten Me for days without number.
7 Psalms 10:4 In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.
8 Deuteronomy 32:18 You ignored the Rock who brought you forth; you forgot the God who gave you birth.
9 Isaiah 51:13 But you have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. You live in terror all day long because of the fury of the oppressor who is bent on destruction. But where is the fury of the oppressor?
10 Amos 2:14 Escape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life.

Psalms 50:22 Summary

[Psalms 50:22 is a warning from God to those who have forgotten Him, reminding them that He is a powerful and just God who will not be ignored. If we forget God, we risk facing His judgment and discipline, as seen in Hebrews 10:31. However, God is also a merciful God, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, and desires that we turn to Him in repentance and receive His forgiveness and restoration. By prioritizing our relationship with Him and seeking to know Him through His Word, as stated in Psalms 119:105, we can avoid forgetting God and instead live a life of obedience and worship.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'forget God' in Psalms 50:22?

To forget God means to live as if He does not exist or is not relevant to our daily lives, which is a form of idolatry, as seen in Romans 1:25, where people exchange the truth of God for a lie.

Will God really 'tear us to pieces' if we forget Him?

This is a figurative expression of God's judgment and discipline, as seen in Psalms 50:22, and is meant to convey the severity of His response to those who reject Him, similar to what is described in Hebrews 10:31, where it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Is there any hope for those who have forgotten God?

Yes, God is a merciful God, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, and desires that all people come to repentance, as stated in 2 Peter 3:9, so even if we have forgotten Him, we can still turn to Him and receive forgiveness and restoration.

How can we avoid forgetting God in our daily lives?

We can avoid forgetting God by prioritizing our relationship with Him, as encouraged in Matthew 6:33, seeking to know Him through His Word, as stated in Psalms 119:105, and by living a life of obedience and worship, as described in Romans 12:1-2.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I may be forgetting God in my daily life, and how can I make a conscious effort to remember Him?
  2. How does the threat of God's judgment in Psalms 50:22 make me feel, and what does this reveal about my current relationship with Him?
  3. In what ways can I 'sacrifice a thank offering' to God, as mentioned in Psalms 50:23, and how can this help me to remember and honor Him?
  4. What are some practical steps I can take to 'right my way' before God, as mentioned in Psalms 50:23, and to seek His salvation?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 50:22

Now consider this,.... The evils that had been committed, and repent of them; for repentance is an after thought and reconsideration of sin, and humiliation for it; that the Lord, was not like them,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 50:22

Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver. Now consider this - "this," i:e., all that has gone before, of warning against hypocrites and ungodly professors.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 50:22

Ye that forget God; ye hypocritical and ungodly Israelites, who have forgotten the God that formed you, and made you his people, and forgotten his mercies and judgments, by which you should have been instructed, and the covenant which you made with him, and by which you stand obliged to him. Lest I tear you in pieces; lest my patience be turned into fury, and I proceed to take vengeance on you. And there be none to deliver; or, for (as the Hebrew particle is oft rendered) there is none that can or will deliver you. None can rescue you from the power of mine anger.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 50:22

Psalms 50:22 Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear [you] in pieces, and [there be] none to deliver.Ver. 22. Now consider this, ye that forget God] That cast him and his counsels behind your backs, before he awaken your drowsy consciences, and rouse up the lion that lieth sleeping in your bosoms, like Cain’ s dog, Genesis 4:7, with his dog-sleep; and before you come to answer for all, with flames about your ears. Lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver you] From the wolf a shepherd may rescue his lamb, not so from the hungry lion, Amos 3:12 Isaiah 31:4. God’ s power is irresistible, his punishments unavoidable.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 50:22

Verse 22. Now consider this] Ye have forgotten your God, and sinned against him. He has marked down all your iniquities, and has them in order to exhibit against you. Beware, therefore, lest he tear you to pieces, when there is none to deliver; for none can deliver you but the Christ you reject. And how can ye escape, if ye neglect so great a salvation?

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 50:22

22, 23. Practical conclusion, addressed to both classes: to the formal worshippers who ‘forget God’ by ignoring the spiritual character of the worship which He desires, as well as to the hypocrites whose conduct proves that they “refuse to have Him in their knowledge.”

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 50:22

Now consider this - Understand this; give attention to this. The word “now” does not well express the force of the original.

Sermons on Psalms 50:22

SermonDescription
Clement of Rome Immense Is the Reward by Clement of Rome Clement of Rome speaks about the blessed and wonderful gifts of God, such as life in immortality, righteousness, truth, faith, and self-control, which are within our understanding
Samuel Davies Divine Mercy to Mourning Penitents by Samuel Davies Samuel Davies preaches about the divine mercy extended to mourning penitents, using the example of Ephraim's repentance and God's compassionate response. The sermon highlights the
James Smith God's Remedy for Man's Malady by James Smith James Smith preaches about the sinful nature of mankind, infected with a dreadful disease that affects every aspect of the soul, leading to enmity with God and condemnation. Howeve
Thomas Brooks The Hypocrite's Hope by Thomas Brooks Thomas Brooks emphasizes the futility of the hypocrite's hope, warning that those who live in sin and presume upon God's grace without true repentance face dire consequences. He ci
Samuel Davies The Objects, Grounds, and Evidences of the Hope of the Righteous by Samuel Davies Samuel Davies preaches about the objects, grounds, and evidences of the hope of the righteous in contrast to the despair of the wicked in death. He emphasizes the importance of hav
George Fox Epistle 229 by George Fox George Fox preaches about the importance of living in the spirit rather than the flesh, emphasizing the need to set our affections on heavenly things and subject our souls to the h
Rolfe Barnard (John the Baptist Comes to Town) - Part 4 Turn or Burn! by Rolfe Barnard In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance as the only command that God has for sinners. He states that God does not have time to argue or negotiate with
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