Psalms 49:18 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. ”

Psalms 49:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Though while he lived - Margin, as in Hebrew, “in his life.” More literally, “in his lives.” The idea is, as long as he lived. He blessed his soul - That is, he blessed himself; he congratula...
Psalms 49:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and (n) [men] will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. (n) The flatterers praise them who live in delight and pleasures.
Psalms 49:18 - 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 49:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Though . For. his soul . himself. Hebrew. nephesh. And men will praise . And [though] men praise thee when, &c.
Psalms 49:18 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

18 For he will bless his soul in his lifetime Various meanings have been attached to this verse. Some read, He ought to have blessed his soul during his life Others apply the first clause...
Psalms 49:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. He blessed his soul - He did all he could to procure himself animal gratifications, and he was...
Psalms 49:18 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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...
Psalms 49:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. Though while he lived he blessed his soul - as the rich fool congratulated himself on his...
Psalms 49:18 - 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 49:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Though, while he lived... . — This is abundantly illustrated by our Lord’s parable of the rich fool ( Luke 12:19 ; comp. Deuteronomy 29:19 ). And men will. — Rather, and though men praise thee,...
Psalms 49:18 - 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 49:18 - 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 49:18 - 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 49:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

What a close is here made to the rich man's pomp! How terrible is death to all such characters! Wherein doth he differ from the brutes that perish? A mere animal life was all that belonged to both: a...
Psalms 49:18 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

SUCCESS ‘For while he lived, he counted himself an happy man: and so long as thou doest well unto thyself, men will speak good of thee.’ Psalms 49:18 (Prayer Book Version) ‘Nothing succeeds li...
Psalms 49:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Though while he lived he blessed his soul ,.... Praised and extolled himself on account of his acquisitions and merit; or proclaimed himself a happy man, because of his wealth and riches; or foolish...
Psalms 49:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and [men] will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. Ver. 18. Though whilst he lived he blessed his soul ] As that rich fool did, Luke 12:16,21...
Psalms 49:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
Psalms 49:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Privilege of the Godly. 15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah. 1...
Psalms 49:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He blessed his soul, i.e. he applauded himself as a wise and happy man: compare Luke 12:19 . Men will praise thee: and as he pleaseth and flattereth himself, so he meets with parasites that ap...
Psalms 49:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Upright Are Not Therefore To Be Concerned About The Way That The Rich Seem To Flourish, For In The End The Rich Who Do Not Have True Understanding Will Simply Perish Like The Beasts ( Psalms 49:...
Psalms 49:18 - 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 49:18 - 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 49:18 - 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 49:18 - 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 49:18 - 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 49:18 - 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 49:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 25:6 ; Acts 12:20-22 ; Deuteronomy 29:19 ; Esther 3:2 ; Hosea 12:8 ; Luke 12:19 ; Revelation 13:3 ; Revelation 13:4
Psalms 49:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Blessed — He applauded himself as an happy man. Men — And as he flatters himself, so parasites flatter him for their own advantage. When — When thou dost indulge thyself, and advance thy worldly in...

Psalms 49:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 49:18 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 49:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 49:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 49:18 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 49:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 49:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 49:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 49:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 49:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 49:18 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 49:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 49:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 49:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 49:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 49:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 49:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes