What does Psalm 50:16 mean?

Psalm 50:16 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 50:16 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?

14Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:

15And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

16But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?

17Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.

18When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.

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