Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 69:30-31
30, 31. I will praise the name of God The just distinction between the righteous and the wicked, and their treatment according to character, prayed for Psalms 69:22-28, shall vindicate the pure in heart, and call forth their praise and thanksgiving, which shall be more pleasing to God than the offering of an ox or bullock. That hath horns and hoofs This description simply distinguishes the animal as full grown and possessing the “legal qualifications for being sacrificed.” Of the same... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 69:31
This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.This — This hearty sacrifice of praise, is more grateful to God, than the most glorious legal sacrifices.Hath horns — That is both tender and mature, as it is when the horns bud forth, and the hoofs grow hard. read more