Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 49

70 catchwords454 parallels

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Psalm 49 . 1 , An earnest persuasion to build the faith of resurrection , not on worldly power , but on God; Psalm 49 . 16 , Worldly prosperity is not to be admired.

This Psalm was probably written by one of the descendants of the sons of Korah , during the Babylonian captivity.

Psalm 49:1

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world,

Psalm 49:1 · BSB

for2 parallels

or , of

Hear9 parallels

inhabitants7 parallels

Reciprocal28 parallels

Psalm 49:2

both low and high, rich and poor alike.

Psalm 49:2 · BSB

the whole verse10 parallels

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Psalm 49:3

My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.

Psalm 49:3 · BSB

mouth10 parallels

meditation4 parallels

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Psalm 49:4

I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle with the harp:

Psalm 49:4 · BSB

incline2 parallels

parable3 parallels

dark4 parallels

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Psalm 49:5

Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?

Psalm 49:5 · BSB

Wherefore10 parallels

days3 parallels

iniquity3 parallels

heels5 parallels

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Psalm 49:6

They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.

Psalm 49:6 · BSB

trust8 parallels

boast6 parallels

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Psalm 49:7

No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.

Psalm 49:7 · BSB

give4 parallels

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Psalm 49:8

For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,

Psalm 49:8 · BSB

the whole verse2 parallels

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Psalm 49:9

that he should live on forever and not see decay.

Psalm 49:9 · BSB

That he7 parallels

see7 parallels

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Psalm 49:10

For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.

Psalm 49:10 · BSB

wise5 parallels

fool7 parallels

leave12 parallels

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Psalm 49:11

Their graves are their eternal homes—their dwellings for endless generations—even though their lands were their namesakes.

Psalm 49:11 · BSB

Their inward5 parallels

etc. Or , "Their grave is their house forever , their dwelling place through all generations , though their names are celebrated over countries."

they call3 parallels

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all generations Heb. generation and generation

Psalm 49:12

But a man, despite his wealth, cannot endure; he is like the beasts that perish.

Psalm 49:12 · BSB

in honour6 parallels

beasts2 parallels

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abideth The word yalin , rendered abideth , signifies to lodge for a night. Man's continuance in the world , or in honour or distinction , resembles a traveller's lodging at an inn , whence he removes in the morning; and is frequently far more transient and evanescent.

Psalm 49:13

This is the fate of the self-confident and their followers who endorse their sayings. Selah

Psalm 49:13 · BSB

folly2 parallels

approve their sayings5 parallels

Heb. delight in their mouth

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Psalm 49:14

Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, and their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode.

Psalm 49:14 · BSB

Like3 parallels

they8 parallels

death2 parallels

upright9 parallels

morning2 parallels

their2 parallels

in the grave1 parallel

etc. or , the grave being an habitation to every one of them

Reciprocal19 parallels

beauty or , strength

Psalm 49:15

But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah

Psalm 49:15 · BSB

God6 parallels

the grave3 parallels

or , hell

shall3 parallels

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power Heb. hand

Psalm 49:16

Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.

Psalm 49:16 · BSB

Be not5 parallels

glory4 parallels

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Psalm 49:17

For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.

Psalm 49:17 · BSB

he shall6 parallels

his3 parallels

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Psalm 49:18

Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul—and men praise you when you prosper—

Psalm 49:18 · BSB

blessed3 parallels

praise5 parallels

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while he lived Heb. in his life

Psalm 49:19

he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of day.

Psalm 49:19 · BSB

He5 parallels

Heb. The soul

to the generation2 parallels

never5 parallels

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Psalm 49:20

A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.

Psalm 49:20 · BSB

Man3 parallels

understandeth1 parallel

is like4 parallels

Reciprocal2 parallels

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