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Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,)

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Though while he lived - Margin, as in Hebrew, “in his life.” More literally, “in his lives.” The idea is, as long as he lived.

He …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Though, while he lived... — This is abundantly illustrated by our Lord’s parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:19).

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Not "when thou doest good," observe; for often when you do good, people will criticize and censure. Indeed, the better the deed, the more certain i…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

“For he will bless his soul in his lifetime.” Various meanings have been attached to this verse. Some read, He ought to have blessed h…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Though while he lived he blessed his soul
Praised and extolled himself on account of his acquisitions and merit; or …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Believers should not fear death. The distinction of people's outward conditions, however great in life, makes no difference at death; but the diffe…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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 …

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