This Psalm instructs and consoles. It teaches that earthly advantages are not reliable for permanent happiness, and that, however prosperous worldly men may be for a time, their ultimate destiny is ruin, while the pio…
1Oíd esto, pueblos todos; Escuchad, habitantes todos del mundo,
2Así los plebeyos como los nobles, El rico y el pobre juntamente.
3Mi boca hablará sabiduría, Y el pensamiento de mi corazón inteligencia.
4Inclinaré al proverbio mi oído; Declararé con el arpa mi enigma.
5¿Por qué he de temer en los días de adversidad, Cuando la iniquidad de mis opresores me rodeare?
6Los que confían en sus bienes, Y de la muchedumbre de sus riquezas se jactan,
7Ninguno de ellos podrá en manera alguna redimir al hermano, Ni dar a Dios su rescate
8(Porque la redención de su vida es de gran precio, Y no se logrará jamás),
9Para que viva en adelante para siempre, Y nunca vea corrupción.
10Pues verá que aun los sabios mueren; Que perecen del mismo modo que el insensato y el necio, Y dejan a otros sus riquezas.
11Su íntimo pensamiento es que sus casas serán eternas, Y sus habitaciones para generación y generación; Dan sus nombres a sus tierras.
12Mas el hombre no permanecerá en honra; Es semejante a las bestias que perecen.
13Este su camino es locura; Con todo, sus descendientes se complacen en el dicho de ellos.
14Como a rebaños que son conducidos al Seol, La muerte los pastoreará, Y los rectos se enseñorearán de ellos por la mañana; Se consumirá su buen parecer, y el Seol será su morada.
15Pero Dios redimirá mi vida del poder del Seol, Porque él me tomará consigo.
16No temas cuando se enriquece alguno, Cuando aumenta la gloria de su casa;
17Porque cuando muera no llevará nada, Ni descenderá tras él su gloria.
18Aunque mientras viva, llame dichosa a su alma, Y sea loado cuando prospere,
19Entrará en la generación de sus padres, Y nunca más verá la luz.
20El hombre que está en honra y no entiende, Semejante es a las bestias que perecen.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
I
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I. incline--to hear attentively (Psa 17:6; Psa 31:2).
incline--to hear attentively (Psa 17:6; Psa 31:2).
parable--In Hebrew and Greek "parable" and "proverb" are translations of the same word. It denotes a comparison, or form of speech, which under one image includes many, and is expressive of a general truth capable of various illustrations. Hence it may be used for the illustration itself. For the former sense, "proverb" (that is, one word for several) is the usual English term, and for the latter, in which comparison is prominent, "parable" (that is, one thing laid by another). The distinction is not always observed, since here, and in Psa 78:2; "proverb" would better express the style of the composition (compare also Pro 26:7, Pro 26:9; Hab 2:6; Joh 16:25, Joh 16:29). Such forms of speech are often very figurative and also obscure (compare Mat 13:12-15). Hence the use of the parallel word--
dark saying--or, "riddle" (compare Eze 17:2).
open--is to explain.
upon the harp--the accompaniment for a lyric.
II
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II. iniquity--or, "calamity" (Psa 40:12).
iniquity--or, "calamity" (Psa 40:12).
of my heels--literally "my supplanters" (Gen 27:36), or oppressors: "I am surrounded by the evils they inflict."
III
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III. They are vainglorious.
They are vainglorious.
IV
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IV. yet unable to save themselves or others.
yet unable to save themselves or others.
V
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V. it ceaseth for ever--that is, the ransom fails, the price is too precious, costly.
it ceaseth for ever--that is, the ransom fails, the price is too precious, costly.
VI
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VI. corruption--literally, "pit," or, "grave," thus showing that "soul" is used for "life" [Psa 49:8].
corruption--literally, "pit," or, "grave," thus showing that "soul" is used for "life" [Psa 49:8].
VII
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VII. For he seeth--that is, corruption; then follows the illustration.
For he seeth--that is, corruption; then follows the illustration.
wise . . . fool-- (Psa 14:1; Pro 1:32; Pro 10:1).
likewise--alike altogether-- (Psa 4:8) --die--all meet the same fate.
VIII
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VIII. Still infatuated and flattered with hopes of perpetuity, they call their lands, or "celebrate the…
Still infatuated and flattered with hopes of perpetuity, they call their lands, or "celebrate their names on account of (their) lands."
IX
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IX. Contrasted with this vanity is their frailty. However honored, man
Contrasted with this vanity is their frailty. However honored, man
abideth not--literally, "lodgeth not," remains not till morning, but suddenly perishes as (wild) beasts, whose lives are taken without warning.
X
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X. Though their way is folly, others follow the same course of life.
Though their way is folly, others follow the same course of life.
XI
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XI. Like sheep--(compare Psa 49:12) unwittingly, they
Like sheep--(compare Psa 49:12) unwittingly, they
are laid--or, "put," &c.
death shall feed on--or, better, "shall rule"
them--as a shepherd (compare "feed," Psa 28:9, Margin).
have dominion over--or, "subdue"
them in the morning--suddenly, or in their turn.
their beauty--literally, "form" or shape.
shall consume--literally, "is for the consumption," that is, of the grave.
from their dwelling--literally, "from their home (they go) to it," that is, the grave.
XII
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XII. The pious, delivered from "the power of the grave."
The pious, delivered from "the power of the grave."
power--literally, "the hand," of death, are taken under God's care.
XIII
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XIII. applies this instruction. Be not anxious (Psa 37:1, &c.), since death cuts off the prosperous wic…
applies this instruction. Be not anxious (Psa 37:1, &c.), since death cuts off the prosperous wicked whom you dread.
XIV
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XIV. Though . . . lived, &c.--literally, "For in his life he blessed his soul," or, "himself" (Luk 12:…
Though . . . lived, &c.--literally, "For in his life he blessed his soul," or, "himself" (Luk 12:19, Luk 16:25); yet (Psa 49:19); he has had his portion.
men will praise . . . thyself--Flatterers enhance the rich fool's self-complacency; the form of address to him strengthens the emphasis of the sentiment.
XV
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XV. (Compare Psa 49:12). The folly is more distinctly expressed by "understandeth not," substituted f…
(Compare Psa 49:12). The folly is more distinctly expressed by "understandeth not," substituted for "abideth not."
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Psalms — Capítulo 49
This Psalm instructs and consoles. It teaches that earthly advantages are not reliable for permanent happiness, and that, however prosperous worldly men may be for a time, their ultimate destiny is ruin, while the pio…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Oíd esto, pueblos todos; Escuchad, habitantes todos del mundo,
2Así los plebeyos como los nobles, El rico y el pobre juntamente.
3Mi boca hablará sabiduría, Y el pensamiento de mi corazón inteligencia.
4Inclinaré al proverbio mi oído; Declararé con el arpa mi enigma.
5¿Por qué he de temer en los días de adversidad, Cuando la iniquidad de mis opresores me rodeare?
6Los que confían en sus bienes, Y de la muchedumbre de sus riquezas se jactan,
7Ninguno de ellos podrá en manera alguna redimir al hermano, Ni dar a Dios su rescate
8(Porque la redención de su vida es de gran precio, Y no se logrará jamás),
9Para que viva en adelante para siempre, Y nunca vea corrupción.
10Pues verá que aun los sabios mueren; Que perecen del mismo modo que el insensato y el necio, Y dejan a otros sus riquezas.
11Su íntimo pensamiento es que sus casas serán eternas, Y sus habitaciones para generación y generación; Dan sus nombres a sus tierras.
12Mas el hombre no permanecerá en honra; Es semejante a las bestias que perecen.
13Este su camino es locura; Con todo, sus descendientes se complacen en el dicho de ellos.
14Como a rebaños que son conducidos al Seol, La muerte los pastoreará, Y los rectos se enseñorearán de ellos por la mañana; Se consumirá su buen parecer, y el Seol será su morada.
15Pero Dios redimirá mi vida del poder del Seol, Porque él me tomará consigo.
16No temas cuando se enriquece alguno, Cuando aumenta la gloria de su casa;
17Porque cuando muera no llevará nada, Ni descenderá tras él su gloria.
18Aunque mientras viva, llame dichosa a su alma, Y sea loado cuando prospere,
19Entrará en la generación de sus padres, Y nunca más verá la luz.
20El hombre que está en honra y no entiende, Semejante es a las bestias que perecen.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. incline--to hear attentively (Psa 17:6; Psa 31:2).
Versículo 5
II. iniquity--or, "calamity" (Psa 40:12).
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III. They are vainglorious.
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IV. yet unable to save themselves or others.
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V. it ceaseth for ever--that is, the ransom fails, the price is too precious, costly.
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VI. corruption--literally, "pit," or, "grave," thus showing that "soul" is used for "life" [Psa 49:8].
Versículo 10
VII. For he seeth--that is, corruption; then follows the illustration.
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VIII. Still infatuated and flattered with hopes of perpetuity, they call their lands, or "celebrate the…
Versículo 12
IX. Contrasted with this vanity is their frailty. However honored, man
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X. Though their way is folly, others follow the same course of life.
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XI. Like sheep--(compare Psa 49:12) unwittingly, they
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XII. The pious, delivered from "the power of the grave."
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XIII. applies this instruction. Be not anxious (Psa 37:1, &c.), since death cuts off the prosperous wic…
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XIV. Though . . . lived, &c.--literally, "For in his life he blessed his soul," or, "himself" (Luk 12:…
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XV. (Compare Psa 49:12). The folly is more distinctly expressed by "understandeth not," substituted f…