Psalm 49:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 49:12

Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not . Against these" inward thoughts" and outward actions, the psalmist simply maintains the ground already taken ( Psalms 49:10 ): "Man, in whatever honour he may be, abideth not"—has but a short time to live. He is like the beasts that perish. He has no more continuance than many of the beasts; like them, he passes from earth. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 49:12

Nevertheless, man being in honor abideth not - No matter to what rank he may rise, no matter how much wealth he may accumulate, no matter how fixed and secure he may seem to make his possessions, he cannot make them permanent and enduring. He must pass away and leave all this to others. The word rendered “abideth” - ילין yālı̂yn - means properly to pass the night; to remain over night; to lodge, as one does for a night; and the idea is, that he is not to lodge or remain permanently in that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 49:12-13

Psalms 49:12-13. Nevertheless Notwithstanding all these fine fancies; man being in honour Living in all the splendour and glory above mentioned; abideth not Hebrew, בל ילין , bal jalin, shall not lodge for a night; his continuance in the world is as that of a traveller at an inn, who tarries but, or not even, for a night; “so that, if honour and wealth do not soon leave him, he must soon leave them; and, like the brutes around him, return to his earth, never more to be seen, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 49:1-20

Psalms 49:0 When rich and poor face deathRich and poor alike are asked to listen as the psalmist deals with a problem of life that concerns them both (1-4). The godly have no need to be anxious when the wealthy and powerful oppose them. After all, the wealthy cannot give their money to God to stop them from dying. Money cannot buy the right to live for ever. The wealthy also must die (5-9). Whether people be wise or foolish, rich or poor, they are no better off than the beasts when it comes to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 49:12

man. Hebrew. 'adam . App-14 . This corresponds with Psalms 49:20 . See the Structure, above. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 49:12

Psalms 49:12. Nevertheless, &c.— Yet man, while he is in honour, understandeth or regardeth not; as the beasts are cut off, so is he, Psalms 49:13. This their way is their folly; yet their posterity will run the same way, or approve their doings. See Houb. and Mudge. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 49:12

12. Contrasted with this vanity is their frailty. However honored, man abideth not—literally, "lodgeth not," remains not till morning, but suddenly perishes as (wild) beasts, whose lives are taken without warning. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 49:1-20

Psalms 49The writer reflected on the problem that the prosperity of the wicked poses in this wisdom psalm (cf. Psalms 73). He observed that there are many ungodly people who enjoy many physical blessings. Still, he concluded that the righteous are better off because they have a sure hope for the future."The psalm is an encouragement to the godly who are haunted by the power and influence of the rich." [Note: VanGemeren, p. 366. See also Brueggemann, pp. 106-10.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 49:5-12

2. Observation of the prosperity of the wicked 49:5-12 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 49:10-12

Everyone dies eventually, even though some live with the illusion of immortality. The fact that people try to perpetuate their reputations on the earth forever shows that they want to live forever. However, man-like the animals-will eventually go into the grave. Of course, the psalmist did not mean that man’s fate is identical to that of animals in all respects. He only meant that both die. Later revelation, that saints living at the time of the Rapture will experience translation without... read more

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