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The Illusion of Lasting Wealth
Commentators agree that this verse describes the secret, foolish belief of the wealthy: that their houses, family lines, and reputations will last forever. They set their hearts on earthly things, trying to build a permanent legacy. However, scholars like Barnes and Henry point out the futility of this, as wealth cannot save them from death or guarantee they will be remembered.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 49:11
18th Century
Theologian
Their inward thought is — Their secret expectation and feeling is that they have secured permanency for their wealth in their own families, …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 49:11
19th Century
Bishop
Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever. —These eleven words represent three in the Hebrew, an…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 49:11
19th Century
Preacher
Man is so fond of immortality that, while he foolishly rejects the reality of it, he clings to the name of it; and he builds a house which he ties …
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John Gill
On Psalms 49:11
17th Century
Pastor
Their inward thought [is, that] their houses [shall continue]
for ever
This is the th…
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…