Psalms 49:17
“For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away,.... Such men, with all their riches and honour, must die; therefore why…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For when he dieth - He must die. His wealth cannot save him from the grave. It is always to be “assumed” of rich people,…
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
Cp. Job 1:21; Ecc 5:15; 1Ti 6:7; and parallels from classical authors: e.g. Propertius IV. 5. 13:
Haud ullas portabis…
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