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For he sees that wise men die; Likewise the fool and the senseless perish, And leave their wealth to others.
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Death: The Great Equalizer
Commentators unanimously stress that death is a universal and unavoidable reality. It comes for everyone, regardless of their status, intelligence, or riches. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill explain that the wise, the foolish, the rich, and the brutish all share the same fate. Wealth provides no exemption from the grave, a truth that is plain for all to see.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he seeth that wise men die—He must see this; he does see it. He perceives that no one can be saved from death. It comes on all …
19th Century
Anglican
For he sees. —The clauses are wrongly divided in the Authorized Version. Translate—
“On the contrary h…
Baptist
Whatever men may have gathered, the wisest cannot find an invention which will enable him to take his treasure with him. He must leave it behind. <…
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16th Century
Protestant
For he shall see that wise men die. I consider the ninth and tenth verses to be connected, and that it is the intention of the Psalmist to…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he sees [that] wise men die This is a reason convincing the rich man, that with all his riches he cannot redeem …
Here is a description of the spirit and way of worldly people. A person may have wealth and have their heart enlarged in love, thankfulness, and ob…
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13th Century
Catholic
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 …
