Should He requite it on your terms, because you reject it? But you must choose and not I; now declare what you know.
Psalm 50:21 - Tree of Life Version These things you have done— Should I keep silent? You thought I was just like you— but I reprove you, and set the case before your eyes. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: But I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition These things you have done and I kept silent; you thought I was once entirely like you. But [now] I will reprove you and put [the charge] in order before your eyes. American Standard Version (1901) These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thyself: But I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes. Common English Bible You’ve done these things and I’ve kept quiet. You thought I was just like you! But now I’m punishing you; I’m laying it all out, right in front of your face. Catholic Public Domain Version Then you will accept the sacrifice of justice, oblations, and holocausts. Then they will lay calves upon your altar. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Then shalt thou accept the sacrifice of justice, oblations and whole burnt offerings: then shall they lay calves upon thy altar. |
Should He requite it on your terms, because you reject it? But you must choose and not I; now declare what you know.
Our God comes, and does not keep silent. A fire is devouring before Him, and it storms around Him mightily.
I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, for your burnt offerings are continually before Me.
You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence.
God answered Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. ” Then He said, “You are to say to Bnei-Yisrael, ‘I AM’ has sent me to you.”
One who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed— without remedy.
God will bring every deed into judgment, including everything that is hidden, whether it is good or evil.
Though grace is shown to the wicked, he does not learn righteousness. Even in a land of uprightness he will act wrongly, not perceiving the majesty of Adonai.
“I have held My peace a long time, I have been still and restrained Myself. Now like a woman in labor I groan, gasping and panting at once.
“Whom was it you dreaded and feared, so that you lied. But you did not remember Me or take it to heart? Have I not kept silent a long time— yet you do not fear Me?
“How can you say, ‘I am not defiled— I have not gone after the Baalim? Look at your behavior in the Valley! Recognize what you have done. You are a swift young camel galloping aimlessly,
Adonai swore by the Pride of Jacob: “Never will I forget all their deeds!
God is not a man who lies, or a son of man who changes his mind! Does He speak and then not do it, or promise and not fulfill it?
Therefore do not judge anything before the time—wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the things hidden in darkness and also make clear the motives of the hearts. Then the praise for each one will come from God.
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some consider slowness. Rather, He is being patient toward you—not wanting anyone to perish, but for all to come to repentance.
Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore, be zealous and repent.