Psalms 49:10
\49:9\So that he might have eternal life, and never see the underworld.
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9\49:8\(Because it takes a great price to keep his soul from death, and man is not able to give it.)
Cross References
Psalms 17:14With your hand, O Lord, from men, even men of the world, whose heritage is in this life, and whom you make full with your secret wealth: they are full of children; after their death their offspring take the rest of their goods.
Psalms 49:17\49:16\Have no fear when wealth comes to a man, and the glory of his house is increased;
Psalms 89:49\89:48\What man now living will not see death? will he be able to keep back his soul from the underworld? (Selah.)
Psalms 94:8Give your mind to my words, you who are without wisdom among the people; you foolish men, when will you be wise?
Proverbs 12:1A lover of training is a lover of knowledge; but a hater of teaching is like a beast.
Proverbs 30:2For I am more like a beast than any man, I have no power of reasoning like a man:
Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:7-15
The Vanity of Worldly Riches; The End of the Wicked. 6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; 7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: 8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) 9 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. 10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. 11 Their inward thought is, that… Read the whole commentary →