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A Message for Everyone
The psalm opens with a powerful call for everyone—all nations, rich and poor, high and low—to listen. Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin stress that this isn't a private message for a select few. The wisdom that follows is of universal importance, relevant to every person in every station of life.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 49:1
18th Century
Theologian
Hear this, all ye people - That is, what I am about to utter is worthy of universal attention; it pertains equally to all mankind. …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 49:1
19th Century
Bishop
Hear this. — For the opening address, compare Deuteronomy 32:1; Micah 1:2; Psalms 50:7;[Reference Isaiah 1:2…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 49:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Whenever God has a voice for people, it is meant for all sorts of people. No Scripture is of private interpretation. No warning is intended only fo…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 49:1
16th Century
Theologian
Hear this, all ye people. Whoever may have been the writer of this psalm, it discusses one of the most important principles in divine phil…
John Gill
On Psalms 49:1
17th Century
Pastor
Hear this
Not the law, as some Jewish writers F12 interpret it, which was not desirable to be heard by th…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 49:1–5
17th Century
Minister
We seldom encounter a more solemn introduction: there is no truth of greater importance. Let all hear this, applying it to ourselves. The poor are …