Psalms 69 · Verse 31

Psalms 69:31

This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
Psalms 69:31, King James Version

Psalms 69:31 in other translations

BSBAnd this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves.
WEBIt will please the LORD better than an ox, or a bull that has horns and hoofs.
ASVAnd it will please Jehovah better than an ox, Or a bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
YLTAnd it is better to Jehovah than an ox, A bullock--horned--hoofed.
DARBYAnd it shall please Jehovah more than an ox, — a bullock with horns and cloven hoofs.
BBEThis will be more pleasing to the Lord than an ox, or a young ox of full growth.
WebsterThis also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.

What does Psalms 69:31 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:30-31

30-31. Spiritual are better than mere material offerings (Psa 40:6; 50:8); hence a promise of the former, and rather contemptuous terms are used of the latter.

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 31 An ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs - Oxen offered in sacrifice had their horns and hoofs gilded; and the psalmist might mention these parts of the victim more particularly, because they were more conspicuous. Others think that full-grown animals are intended, those that had perfect horns, in opposition to calves or steers. I think the first the preferable sense; for the horns, etc., of consecrated animals are thus ornamented in the east to the present day.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 69:30-36

The psalmist concludes the psalm with holy joy and praise, which he began with complaints of his grief. It is a great comfort to us, that humble and thankful praises are more pleasing to God than the most costly, pompous sacrifices. The humble shall look to him, and be glad; those that seek him through Christ shall live and be comforted. God will do great things for the gospel church, in which let all who wish well…

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Psalms 69:31 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וְתִיטַ֣בve.ti.Tavso it may be goodH3190
לַֽ֭יהוָהla.Yah.wehto YahwehH3068
מִשּׁ֥וֹרmi.Shormore than an oxH7794
פָּ֗רPara young bullH6499
מַקְרִ֥ןmak.Rinhaving hornsH7160
מַפְרִֽיס\׃maf.Rishaving hoovesH6536

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 69:31

  • Hebrews 13:15

    By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

  • Psalms 50:13-14

    Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:

  • 1 Peter 2:5

    Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

  • Ephesians 5:19-20

    Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

  • Psalms 50:23

    Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.

  • Hosea 14:2

    Take with you words, and turn to the Lord: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
also shall.
50:13,14,23; Ho 14:2; Eph 5:19,20; Heb 13:15; 1Pe 2:5

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Psalms 69:30

    I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

  • Psalms 69:31

    This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.

  • Psalms 69:32

    The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.

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Psalms 69:31 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y agradará á Jehová más que sacrificio de buey, ó becerro que echa cuernos y uñas.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Je louerai le nom de Dieu dans un cantique, et je le magnifierai par ma louange;
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und es wird Jehova wohlgefälliger sein als ein Stier, ein Farre mit Hörnern und gespaltenen Hufen.