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Psalms 49:1-4

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

1. To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. 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.

Psalms 49:1-4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 49:1

Theological / Devotional

All ye people. The problem to be discussed merits the attention of all mankind.

Verses 1–4 constitute an introductory exhortation, solemn and formal (see Deut. 32:1; Ps. 50:1; Isa. 1:2; Micah 1:2).

World. Heb. cheled, “duration of life.” Cheled is also used to designate “the world” as composed of the passing generations of men (see Ps. 17:14).

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