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His spirit departs, and he returns to the earth. In that very day, his thoughts perish.
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The Frailty of Human Power
Commentators emphasize that this verse is a stark reminder of human mortality. No matter how powerful or influential a person is, their life is as fragile as a breath. At death, they return to the earth, making them an unreliable foundation for our ultimate hope and security.
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Psalms
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18th Century
Presbyterian
His breath goes forth - He dies like other people, no matter how exalted he is. See the notes at (Isaiah 2:22).
He ret…
19th Century
Anglican
Princes— The thought of Psalm 118:8-9 is here elaborated, with distinct allusion to Genesis 2:7; Genesis 3:19 (Compare …
Baptist
What is man – with a life dependent upon his breath, such a vapory thing, human life itself a thin, unsubstantial thing – what is he that we should…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
His breath goes forth. That is, the breath of a son of man, of any and everyone of the princes; it goes forth continually…
If it is our delight to praise the Lord while we live, we will certainly praise Him to all eternity. With this glorious prospect before us, how low…
