Psalms 50:1-15, 23

The LORD, the only true God, has spoken. He has summoned the earth from where the sun rises to where it sets. God shines from Zion, the perfection of beauty. Our God will come and will not remain silent. A devouring fire is in front of him and a raging storm around him. He summons heaven and earth to judge his people: “Gather around me, my godly people who have made a pledge to me through sacrifices.” The heavens announce his righteousness because God is the judge. Selah “Listen, my people, and I will speak. Listen, Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God! I am not criticizing you for your sacrifices or burnt offerings, which are always in front of me. ⌞But⌟ I will not accept ⌞another⌟ young bull from your household or a single male goat from your pens. Every creature in the forest, ⌞even⌟ the cattle on a thousand hills, is mine. I know every bird in the mountains. Everything that moves in the fields is mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, because the world and all that it contains are mine. Do I eat the meat of bulls or drink the blood of goats? Bring ⌞your⌟ thanks to God as a sacrifice, and keep your vows to the Most High. Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me.”

Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God.”