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Psalms 49:12

Psalms 49:12
Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not,.... Or Adam: and some understand this of the first man Adam, who was…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Nevertheless, man being in honor abideth not - No matter to what rank he may rise, no matter how much wealth he may…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 49:6-14

In these verses we have,

I. A description of the spirit and way of worldly people, whose portion is in this life, Psa…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

If we retain the reading of the Massoretic Text in Psa 49:49, we may render with R.V., But man abideth not in honour.