Psalms 49:10 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. ”

Psalms 49:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For he seeth that wise men die - He must see this; he does see it. He perceives that no one can be saved from death. It comes on all alike - the wise and the unwise. Nothing saves from it. The al...
Psalms 49:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For he seeth [that] wise men (f) die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to (g) others. (f) In that that death makes no difference between the persons. (g) That...
Psalms 49:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XLIX. The Immortality of the Righteous. The poet takes a popular proverb for his theme. This proverb recurs as a refrain in Psalms 49:12 and Psalms 49:20 , and it probably stood originally after...
Psalms 49:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

he seeth . it must be seen. And leave . They leave. Homonym: 'azab. See note on Exodus 23:5 . or, fortify, or strengthen by increasing or laying them up.
Psalms 49:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

10 For he shall see that wise men die. I consider the ninth and tenth verses to be connected, and that it is the intention of the Psalmist to censure the folly of those who dream of spending...
Psalms 49:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. For he seeth that wise men die - Though they may be rich, and their wisdom teach t...
Psalms 49:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For he seeth that wise men die— For he seeth the wise die; as well as the fool and stupid, they perish, &c. As much as to say, "If riches could save at all from death, they would do it when i...
Psalms 49:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. -The universality of death might show the ungodly rich man that God may call...
Psalms 49:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Psalms 49:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For he seeth. — The clauses are wrongly divided in the Authorised Version. Translate — “On the contrary he must see it (the grave), Wise men must die ... Likewise the fool and the stupid must...
Psalms 49:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 49:1-20 THIS 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...
Psalms 49:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Folly of Trusting in Riches Psalms 49:1-20 Here is a proclamation worthy of the hearing of all the world. The psalmist is listening to voices unheard by ordinary ears. Be sure to listen to...
Psalms 49:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This is the song of a principle, and the psalmist commences by calling peoples of all castes and classes to give attention. It denies the power of material wealth, and a5rms that of uprightness. Ther...
Psalms 49:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

This is a sad, but too true picture of unawakened, careless Christless sinners. How poor, and even like senseless animals for slaughter, is their life. How fearful their end!
Psalms 49:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For he seeth [that] wise men die ,.... This is a reason convincing the rich man, that with all his riches he cannot redeem his brother from death; since he must see, by daily and constant experience...
Psalms 49:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For he seeth [that] wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. Ver. 10. For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool ] This to be a truth...
Psalms 49:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For he seeth Every man sees and knows it; it is visible and evident, both from reason and from universal experience; wise men die, &c. All men die, the wise and good, as well as the foolish a...
Psalms 49:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Vanity of Worldly Riches; The End of the Wicked. 6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the mul...
Psalms 49:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He seeth; an impersonal expression. Every man sees and knows it; it is visible and evident, both from reason and from universal experience, that all men die, without any difference between wise and...
Psalms 49:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Helplessness Of The Rich In The Face Of Death ( Psalms 49:6-10 ). He now points out that the rich are helpless in the face of death. None can redeem his brother, because the price of such rede...
Psalms 49:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION Superscription .—“ To the Chief Musician, a psalm for the sons of Korah .” See Introduction to Psalms 42 . Both the author of the psalm, and the occasion on which it was composed, are...
Psalms 49:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

The chief musician here bids us not to fear the ungodly. However high they may be placed, they are but dying men, and when they die their hope shall perish with them. He gives a very graphic descript...
Psalms 49:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 49:1 . Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world. The psalmist opens his song as a philosopher and a prophet, giving equal instruction to all mankind. Psalms 49:...
Psalms 49:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: both low and high, rich and poor, together. The inequalities of society Impressive and instructive that scene in the wood of...
Psalms 49:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS is a didactic poem, and resembles in some respects Psalms 37:1-19 , and Psalms 73:1-19 . It deals with the same problem—the contrast between the lot of the righteous man, who...
Psalms 49:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Of the Vanity of Earthly Goods. To the chief musician, for use in liturgical worship, a psalm for the sons of Korah, a hymn of instruction and consolation written by a member of the family of Kora...
Psalms 49:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 6:6-10 ; Ecclesiastes 2:16-21 ; Ecclesiastes 2:18 ; Ecclesiastes 2:19 ; Ecclesiastes 2:21 ; Ecclesiastes 2:26 ; Ecclesiastes 5:13-16 ; Ecclesiastes 9:1 ; Ecclesiastes 9:2 ; Hebrew...
Psalms 49:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

He seeth — Every man sees that all men die, the wise and the foolish; the evil and the good. To others — He saith not to sons or kindred; but to others, because he is wholly uncertain to whom he sh...

Psalms 49:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 49:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 49:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 49:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 49:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 49:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 49:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 49:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 49:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 49:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 49:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 49:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 49:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 49:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 49:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 49:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes