Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 49:18-19
Psalms 49:18-19. Though he blessed his soul That is, applauded himself as a wise and happy man. See Luke 12:19. And men will praise thee, &c. As he flatters himself, so he meets with parasites that applaud and flatter him for their own advantage. When thou doest well to thyself When thou dost indulge and please thyself, and advance thy own worldly interest. He shall go to the generation of his fathers The rich worldly man, here spoken of, shall descend into the grave, with respect... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 49:16-17
Psalms 49:16-17. Be not thou afraid That is, discouraged or dejected; when one is made rich, &c. The prosperity of sinners is often matter of fear and grief to good men; partly because their prosperity enables them to do more mischief, and partly because it tends to shake the faith of God’s people in his providence and promises, and to engender suspicions in minds not well informed, as if God did not regard the actions and affairs of men, and made no difference between the good and... read more