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Though while he lived he blessed his soul -- And men praise you when you do well for yourself --
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The Danger of Self-Congratulation
Commentators consistently explain that to "bless his soul" means to congratulate oneself on worldly success. This self-praise, often compared to the rich fool in Luke 12, fosters a dangerous pride and a false sense of security that leads one to neglect the higher, eternal interests of the soul.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Though while he lived - Margin, as in Hebrew, “in his life.” More literally, “in his lives.” The idea is, as long as he lived.
He …
19th Century
Anglican
Though, while he lived... — This is abundantly illustrated by our Lord’s parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:19).
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Baptist
Not "when thou doest good," observe; for often when you do good, people will criticize and censure. Indeed, the better the deed, the more certain i…
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16th Century
Protestant
“For he will bless his soul in his lifetime.” Various meanings have been attached to this verse. Some read, He ought to have blessed h…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Though while he lived he blessed his soul Praised and extolled himself on account of his acquisitions and merit; or …
Believers should not fear death. The distinction of people's outward conditions, however great in life, makes no difference at death; but the diffe…
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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 …
