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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 49:10
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 49:10
19th Century
Bishop
For he sees. —The clauses are wrongly divided in the Authorized Version. Translate—
“On the contrary h…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 49:10
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Psalms 49:10
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Psalms 49:10
17th Century
Pastor
For he sees [that] wise men die
This is a reason convincing the rich man, that with all his riches he cannot redeem …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 49:6–14
17th Century
Minister
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…