Psalms 49

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 49 of 150

¹ To the chief musician, A Psalm for the Sons of Korah. Hear this, all peoples, give ear, all those living in the world,

² both sons of mankind, even sons of man together, the rich one and the poor one:

³ My mouth shall speak wisdoms, and the thoughts of my heart shall be of understanding.

Chapter Summary

An earnest persuasion to build the faith of resurrection, not on worldly power, but on Jehovah. To the chief musician, A Psalm for the Sons of Korah.

פָּדָה redeem H6299 · TWOT 1734

כֹּפֶר ransom H3724 · TWOT 1025d

שְׁאוֹל Sheol H7585 · TWOT 2303c

עֹ֫שֶׁר riches H6239 · TWOT 1714a

נֶ֫פֶשׁ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a

חׇכְמוֹת wisdom H2454 · TWOT 647a

Wisdom on the Harp

The psalmist calls all peoples to listen as he opens his dark saying and speaks wisdom on the harp.

Psalms 49:1-4

Sheep in Sheol

The self-reliant rich are appointed to Sheol like sheep, but God redeems the psalmist's soul from the grave.

Psalms 49:14-15

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