Psalms 49:4
I will incline mine ear to a poem; I will utter my song upon the harp.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
In Context
3My mouth shall speak wisdom, And the meditation of my mind shall be understanding.
5Why should I fear in the days of adversity, When the iniquity of my adversaries encompasseth me;
Cross References
Proverbs 1:6So as to understand a proverb and a deep maxim, The words of the wise and their dark sayings.
Daniel 8:23And toward the end of their reign, when the transgressors have filled up the measure of their iniquities, a king shall arise of a fierce countenance, and cunning in artifices.
Matthew 13:35that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet Isaiah, saying, “I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the foundation [[of the world]].”
2 Corinthians 3:12Having therefore such hope, we use great plainness of speech;
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 →