Psalm 49:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 49:3-4

Psalms 49:3-4. My mouth shall speak of wisdom I shall not treat of trivial things, nor of those I have but slightly considered; but about the most weighty matters, which my mind hath greatly pondered. I will enrich your souls with wisdom, which is better than the wealth of the world, which you covet; and I will teach you how to direct all your actions aright unto that scope at which you aim, the being happy. I will incline mine ear I will hearken to what God by his Spirit speaks to me,... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 49:1-4

1. Invitation to hear wisdom 49:1-4 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 49:3-4

What follows is wisdom, but a person must have insight to appreciate it. It is a riddle or dark saying in this respect. Spiritual illumination helps us perceive the truth."The language of the prelude, the call to mankind, uses many of the terms which open the book of Proverbs, and proclaims this a wisdom psalm, offering instruction to men rather than worship to God." [Note: Kidner, p. 182.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 49:1-20

There is little to fix the date of this Ps. The writer moralises, in the fashion of the book of Proverbs, on the vanity of wealth and honour apart from understanding. The rich man cannot deliver his friends or himself from death, and his prosperity need cause no dismay to those who are less fortunate in this world. The upright, among whom the Psalmist counts himself, will be received by God, and thus made superior to the power of death. Psalms 49:12, Psalms 49:20 form, by their similarity, a... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 49:1-20

Listening to God Psalms 49:4 In this Psalm the subject is the great and dark problem of Divine providence. The Psalmist tells us in his introduction that he will open the dark saying, the riddle on the harp. He pierces through the surface of things to declare the utter vanity of life without God. He tells us frankly that it is not by argument he arrives at this certitude but by inspiration. He has listened to the wisdom that is from above, and so has truth to declare. This is the attitude of a... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 49:1-20

Psalms 49:1-20THIS psalm touches the high-water mark of Old Testament faith in a future life; and in that respect, as well as in its application of that faith to alleviate the mystery of present inequalities and non-correspondence of desert with condition, is closely related to the noble Psalms 73:1-28, with Which it has also several verbal identities. Both have the same problem before them-to construct a theodicy, or "to vindicate the ways of God to man"-and both solve it in the same fashion.... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 49:1-20

Psalms 49:0 Retrospects and Meditations 1. Hear this, all ye peoples! (Psalms 49:1-4 ) 2. His message of retrospect and encouragement (Psalms 49:5-20 ) If such is the outcome and the goal of the purposes of God concerning His people, why should they fear in the days of evil, which precede the coming glory? The ungodly will pass away no matter how great their riches are, nor can they redeem themselves; their way is folly; like sheep they are laid in the grave and death feeds on them. But... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 49:1-20

Psalms 38:0 An appeal to God from chastisement because of iniquity (Psalms 38:1-4 ). The mental anguish is described in figures of physical disease, and yet it is not impossible that such disease may have been part of the chastisement (Psalms 38:5-8 ). The desertion of friends and the opposition of enemies also entered into it (Psalms 38:10-17 ). There are verses susceptible of an application to Christ, but others would prevent its application as a whole to him. Psalms 40:0 Messianic (compare... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 49:3-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 49:1-20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 49:1-4

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 49:3-4

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 49:1-20

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 49:1-20

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 49:1-20

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 49:1-20

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 49:1-20

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