Psalms 49:18
“Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Though while he lived he blessed his soul,.... Praised and extolled himself on account of his acquisitions and merit; or…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Though while he lived - Margin, as in Hebrew, “in his life.” More literally, “in his lives.” The idea is, as long as he…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 49:15-20
Good reason is here given to good people,
I. Why they should not be afraid of death. There is no cause for that fear if…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
blessed his soul Congratulated himself on his good fortune, flattering himself that he was beyond the reach of…
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