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Liber Psalmorum, 50

1. in finem psalmus David

1. Ao mestre do coro. Salmo. De Davide.

2. cum venit ad eum Nathan propheta quando intravit ad Bethsabee

2. Quando o profeta Natan foi ter com ele, depois de haver pecado com Betsabé.

3. miserere mei Deus secundum magnam misericordiam tuam et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum dele iniquitatem meam

3. Tem piedade de mim, ó Deus, segundo a tua misericórdia; segundo a multidão das tuas clemências, apaga a minha iniquidade.

4. amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea et a peccato meo munda me

4. Lava-me inteiramente da minha culpa, purifica-me do meu pecado,

5. quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco et peccatum meum contra me est semper

5. Porque eu reconheço a minha maldade, e o meu pecado está sempre diante de mim.

6. tibi soli peccavi et malum coram te feci ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis et vincas cum judicaris

6. Pequei contra ti só, fiz o que é mau diante dos teus olhos, para que te manifestes justo na tua sentença, recto no teu juízo. (ver nota)

7. ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum et in peccatis concepit me mater mea

7. Eis que nasci na culpa, e minha mãe concebeu-me no pecado.

8. ecce enim veritatem dilexisti incerta et occulta sapientiæ tuæ manifestasti mihi

8. Eis que te comprazes na sinceridade do coração, e no meu íntimo me ensinas a sabedoria.

9. asparges me hysopo et mundabor lavabis me et super nivem dealbabor

9. Asperge-me com o hissope, e serei purificado; lava-me, e me tornarei mais branco que a neve.

10. auditui meo dabis gaudium et lætitiam exultabunt ossa humiliata

10. Faz-me sentir gozo e alegria, exultem os ossos que trituraste.

11. averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis et omnes iniquitates meas dele

11. Aparta o teu rosto dos meus pecados e apaga todas as minhas culpas.

12. cor mundum crea in me Deus et spiritum rectum innova in visceribus meis

12. Cria em mim, ó Deus, um coração puro e renova em mim um espírito firme.

13. ne proicias me a facie tua et spiritum sanctum tuum ne auferas a me

13. Não me arremesses da tua presença e não retires de mim o teu espírito santo.

14. redde mihi lætitiam salutaris tui et spiritu principali confirma me

14. Dá-me a alegria da tua salvação e revigora-me com um espírito generoso.

15. docebo iniquos vias tuas et impii ad te convertentur

15. Ensinarei aos iníquos os teus caminhos, e os pecadores se converterão a ti.

16. libera me de sanguinibus Deus Deus salutis meæ exultabit lingua mea justitiam tuam

16. Livra-me da pena do sangue, ó Deus, Deus meu salvador; a minha língua exulte com a tua justiça.

17. Domine labia mea aperies et os meum adnuntiabit laudem tuam

17. Senhor, abrirás os meus lábios, e a minha boca anunciará os teus louvores.

18. quoniam si voluisses sacrificium dedissem utique holocaustis non delectaberis

18. Com efeito, não te apraz o sacrifício; e se te oferecesse um holocausto, não o aceitarias. (ver nota)

19. sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus cor contritum et humiliatum Deus non spernet

19. O meu sacrifício, ó Deus, é um espírito contrito: não desprezaria, ó Deus, um coração contrito e humilhado.

20. benigne fac Domine in bona voluntate tua Sion et ædificentur muri Hierusalem

20. Senhor, sê benigno com Sião por tua bondade, reconstruindo os muros de Jerusalém.

21. tunc acceptabis sacrificium justitiæ oblationes et holocausta tunc inponent super altare tuum vitulos

21. Então aceitarás os sacrifícios legítimos, as oferendas e os holocaustos; então oferecerão bezerros sobre o teu altar.



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Footnotes:

50:1-6 - God manifests Himself as the supreme Judge, summoning the whole earth. God's presence in judgment reveals His authority and the sacredness of His demands (see also Psalm 96:13 and Matthew 25:31-32).

50:7-15 - God does not desire empty sacrifices, but a sincere and obedient heart. The psalmist emphasizes that true worship is expressed in gratitude and invocation to God in times of need (see also Hosea 6:6 and Romans 12:1).

50:16-23 - The hypocrisy of the wicked is exposed; those who despise God's law have no place in His presence. This passage emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with God's Word to avoid judgment (see also Psalm 1:1-6 and James 1:22-24).

50:22:00 - The call to repentance is a central theme; God urges those who forget His word to reconsider their ways. This highlights God's mercy and the opportunity to turn to Him (see also Isaiah 55:6-7 and Acts 3:19).

50:23:00 - Those who live in gratitude and obey God are those who glorify Him. The psalmist concludes that true worship is linked to submission and integrity before God (see also Psalm 34:1 and 1 Peter 2:9).

Verses related to Liber Psalmorum, 50:

Psalm 50, by Asaph, presents God as the supreme judge. What does God really want from His people? This powerful psalm portrays a divine court, where God calls heaven and earth to witness. He rebukes empty religious formalism and calls for sincere worship and genuine obedience. The text emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the insufficiency of heartless rituals, and the importance of gratitude. Psalm 50 challenges authentic and practical faith. Consider with us five biblical passages that echo the call to true worship in this confronting psalm.

Matthew 25:31-33: "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, with all the angels, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left." - This description of the final judgment reflects Psalm 50's theme of God judging his people.

Hebrews 13:15: "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that confess his name." - This verse echoes Psalm 50:14,23, which talks about offering sacrifices of thanksgiving and praise.

Micah 6:6-8: "With what will I present myself to the Lord and stand before the exalted God? Shall I present myself with burnt offerings, with yearling calves? Will he be satisfied with thousands of rams, with ten thousand streams of oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has shown you, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires: Do justice, love faithfulness, and walk humbly with your God." - This passage reflects the theme of Psalm 50 about what God really wants from his people, beyond ritual sacrifices.

Acts 17:24-25: "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth, and does not dwell in sanctuaries made with hands. He is not served by the hands of men, as if he needed something, because he himself gives life, breath and other things to everyone." - Paul's speech in Athens echoes the theme of Psalm 50:9-12 about God not needing material offerings.

Romans 2:21-24: "Do you, who teach others, not teach yourself? You, who preach against theft, steal? You, who say that one should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You, who hate idols, rob their temples? Do you, who pride yourself on the law, dishonor God by disobeying the law? As it is written: 'The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.'" - This passage from Paul reflects the theme of Psalm 50:16-21 about the hypocrisy of those who profess God's law but do not practice it.

FAQ:

What does it mean that "God the Lord spoke and called the earth" in Psalm 50?

It means that God has authority over all creation and calls all nations to account before Him. (Psalm 50:1-2)

How does God describe sacrifices in Psalm 50?

God says He has no need for human sacrifices, for everything necessary already belongs to Him. He seeks obedience and gratitude more than ritualistic sacrifices. (Psalm 50:8-13)

What does Psalm 50 teach about true worship?

Psalm 50 teaches that true worship of God comes from the heart, with actions of righteousness and faithfulness, not just rituals. (Psalm 50:14-15)

How does God assert His authority over the world in Psalm 50?

God asserts His authority over all creation, saying that He owns it all. He demands sincere worship and obedience from His people. (Psalm 50:10-12)

What does "Whoever offers thanksgiving honors me" mean in Psalm 50?

It means that by giving thanks to God and living according to His will, we honor His sovereignty and power. (Psalm 50:23)


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