E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 49:19
He shall = [Yet] he shall, &c, continuing from Psalms 49:18 . his: i.e. the man's. They: i.e. those fathers. read more
Psalm 49:17-20 Asv
E.W. Bullinger
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 49:18
Psalms 49:18. Though while he lived, &c.— Houbigant, after many of the ancient versions, renders this, Though in life he indulges himself, and will praise thee so long as thou shalt do well to him, Psalms 49:19. Yet shall he go, &c. Mudge gives nearly the same sense with this version: Though whilst he lived he felicitated his soul, and men praised thee, that thou usedst thyself well. His gloss is, "Though he lived ever so luxuriously, and men talked of him as one who vixit dum vixit... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 49:18
18. Though . . . lived, c.—literally, "For in his life he blessed his soul," or, "himself" (Luke 12:19 Luke 16:25); yet (Luke 16:25- :); he has had his portion. men will praise . . . thyself—Flatterers enhance the rich fool's self-complacency; the form of address to him strengthens the emphasis of the sentiment. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 49:19
16-19. applies this instruction. Be not anxious (Psalms 37:1, &c.), since death cuts off the prosperous wicked whom you dread. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 49:20
20. (Compare :-). The folly is more distinctly expressed by "understandeth not," substituted for "abideth not." 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 49:13-20
3. Encouragement to trust in God 49:13-20 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 49:16-19
It is foolish to be jealous of wicked unbelievers. Their prosperity is only temporary. The wise person should not allow the wealth of the ungodly to intimidate him or her."We can’t take wealth with us, but we can send it ahead."It isn’t a sin to have wealth, provided we earned it honestly, spend it wisely, and invest it faithfully in that which pleases the Lord." [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 188.] read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 49:20
The psalmist repeated his concluding statement in the previous section (Psalms 49:12), but here he changed it slightly. Here he stressed the wicked person’s lack of understanding. There he stressed his lack of endurance.We who are believers should not envy the ungodly who prosper in this life. We should not feel inferior to them either. All that they are living for will perish with them. Those who fear God, however, can expect a glorious future with the Lord beyond the grave. [Note: See Daniel... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 49:18
Though = For. his soul = himself. Hebrew. nephesh. And men will praise = And [though] men praise thee when, &c. read more