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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 146:4
18th Century
Theologian
His breath goes forth - He dies like other people, no matter how exalted he is. See the notes at (Isaiah 2:22).
He ret…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 146:3–4
19th Century
Bishop
Princes— The thought of Psalm 118:8-9 is here elaborated, with distinct allusion to Genesis 2:7; Genesis 3:19 (Compare …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 146:4
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On Psalms 146:4
17th Century
Pastor
His breath goes forth. That is, the breath of a son of man, of any and everyone of the princes; it goes forth continually…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 146:1–4
17th Century
Minister
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…