This is the destiny of those who are foolish, And of those who approve their sayings. Selah.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This their way is their follyThis could be understood as, "This is their way or course of life. It is their folly;" or, "Such is t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

This their way — that is, the folly mentioned in the (amended) preceding verse, and described in Psalm 49:11.

Is their folly

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

When men have lived only for this world, and die and pass away, without any future worth the having—without any hope of heaven—yet they still repor…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

This their way is foolishness. Since this verse has been variously translated, I will briefly, before giving my own understanding of it, s…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

This their way [is] their folly
This their last end becoming like the beasts that perish, which is the issue and eve…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a description of the spirit and way of worldly people. A person may have wealth and have their heart enlarged in love, thankfulne , and obe…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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 …

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