Psalms 49:4
I pay attention to wise sayings; I answer hard questions to a tune on the harp.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
In Context
3For what I say is wise, and my thinking is perceptive.
5Why should I be afraid when trouble comes, when evil enemies surround me?
Cross References
Numbers 23:7This is the declaration that Balaam gave: “Balak brought me from Aram; the king of Moab brought me from the mountains of the east. He said, ‘Come and curse Jacob for me! Come and condemn Israel!’
Proverbs 1:6understanding the proverbs and puzzles, the sayings and questions of the wise.
Daniel 8:23When those kingdoms come to an end, when their sins have reached their fullest extent, a ferocious and treacherous kingdom will rise to power.
Matthew 13:35This fulfilled the prophet's words: “I will speak using stories, and I will explain things hidden from the creation of the world.”
2 Corinthians 3:12Since we have such a confident hope, we are truly bold!
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 →