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Psalms 49:18

King James Version (KJV)

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Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and [men] will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

Psalms 49:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 49:18

Theological / Devotional

Blessed his soul. The picture is that of a rich man complimenting himself on his sagacity in amassing his fortune (see Deut. 29:19; Luke 12:19).

Men will praise thee. Many are ready to praise a man for accumulating that which is the universal desire among men. This general acclaim is no proof of ultimate success.

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