31 This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
31 This will please the Lord more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hooves.
31 This will please the Lord more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs.
31 For God, this is better than oxen on the altar, Far better than blue-ribbon bulls.
31 This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bull, Which has horns and hooves.
31 For this will please the Lord more than sacrificing cattle, more than presenting a bull with its horns and hooves.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 69:31
Commentary on Psalm 69:30-36
(Read Psalm 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 to it rejoice. A seed shall serve him on earth, and his servants shall inherit his heavenly kingdom. Those that love his name shall dwell before him for ever. He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Arise, thou great Restorer of the ancient places to dwell in, and turn away ungodliness from thy people.