Psalms 49:3
\49:2\High and low together, the poor, and those who have wealth.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
In Context
4\49:3\From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:2My teaching is dropping like rain, coming down like dew on the fields; like rain on the young grass and showers on the garden plants:
Job 33:33If not, give attention to me, and keep quiet, and I will give you wisdom.
Psalms 19:14\19:13\Keep your servant back from sins of pride; let them not have rule over me: then will I be upright and free from great sin.
Psalms 45:1To the chief music-maker; put to Shoshannim. Of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves.
Psalms 119:130The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.
Proverbs 8:6Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:2-6
A Call to Attention. 1 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: 2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together. 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. 4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp. 5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about? This is the psalmist's preface to his discourse concerning the vanity of the world and its insufficiency… Read the whole commentary →