Psalms 49:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish. ”

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

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,...
Psalms 49:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Nevertheless man [being] in honour abideth not: he is like the (h) beasts [that] perish. (h) Concerning the death of the body.
Psalms 49:12 - 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 49:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

man. Hebrew. 'adam . App-14. This corresponds with Psalms 49:20 . See the Structure, above.
Psalms 49:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

12 And man shall not abide in honor Having exposed the vain and delusory nature of the fancies entertained by the ungodly, he next shows that however fondly they may cherish them, they must...
Psalms 49:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish. Man being in honor abideth not - However rich, wise, or honorable, they must die; and if they die not with a sure...
Psalms 49:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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 w...
Psalms 49:12 - 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 49:12 - 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 49:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Abideth not. — This verse gives the kernel and the thought of, as it also serves as a refrain to, the poem, thus vindicating the claim of a lyric tone for this didactic psalm. The reading of the LX...
Psalms 49:12 - 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 49:12 - 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 49:12 - 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 49:12 - 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 49:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Nevertheless man [being] in honour abideth not ,.... Or Adam: and some understand this of the first man Adam, who was created and crowned with glory and honour; but it did not abide with him, nor he...
Psalms 49:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Nevertheless man [being] in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts [that] perish. Ver. 12. Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not ] Howsoever he think to eternalize himself, and be grown...
Psalms 49:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 ni...
Psalms 49:12 - 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 49:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Notwithstanding all these fine fancies and devices man being in honour, living in all the splendour and glory above mentioned, abideth not. The Hebrew word properly signifies to lodge for a nigh...
Psalms 49:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Man's Vain Attempt To Perpetuate Himself Will Be In Vain Whatever He Does ( Psalms 49:11-13 ). Men do in their own ineffective way seek to perpetuate themselves. They think that they will live for...
Psalms 49:12 - 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 49:12 - 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 49:12 - 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 49:12 - 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 49:12 - 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 49:12 - 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 49:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 1:24 ; Ecclesiastes 3:18-21 ; Ecclesiastes 9:12 ; James 1:10 ; James 1:11 ; Psalms 39:5 ; Psalms 49:20 ; Psalms 82:7
Psalms 49:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Man — Living in all splendor and glory. Abideth not — All his dreams of perpetuating his name and estate, shall be confuted by experience.

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

Psalms 49:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 49:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 49:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 49:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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

Psalms 49:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 49:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 49:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 49:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 49:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 49:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 49:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 49:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 49:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 49:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 49:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 49:12 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 49:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 49:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 49:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 49:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 49:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 49:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes