Psalms 49:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

the grave. Hebrew. Sheol. App-35. Occurs three times in this Psalm, verses: Psalms 49:14; Psalms 49:15.

feed on them. shepherd them. Figure of speech Prosopopoeia.

the morning: i.e. the resurrection morning. the "first" resurrection of Revelation 20:6. resurrection of "life" (John 5:29); "the just" (Acts 24:15). Luke 14:14.Daniel 12:2. &c.

from their dwelling: i.e. [far] from their [former] lofty house. Hebrew. zabal, from similar Assyrian root. lofty [house], in contrast with "the grave". See note on 1 Kings 8:13.

Psalms 49:14

14 Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beautyc shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.