Nevertheless, man being in honor abideth not - No matter to what rank he may rise, no matter how much wealth he may accumulate, no …

Abideth not. —This verse provides the essence and thought of the poem, and also serves as its refrain, thus vindicating the claim …

He is like the beasts that perish.

Not like any one beast, but like any beast that perishes. He merely lives, and, as far as this wo…

And man shall not abide in honor. Having exposed the vain and delusory nature of the fantasies entertained by the ungodly, he next shows t…

Nevertheless man [being] in honour abides not
Or Adam: and some understand this of the first man Adam, who was creat…

Here is a description of the spirit and way of worldly people. A person may have wealth and have their heart enlarged in love, thankfulne , and obe…

1. Previously, the psalmist invited the nations to rejoice and give thanks for God’s favors to His people; now, he advises them to trust in …