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Both low and high, Rich and poor together.

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A Message for Everyone

Commentators unanimously highlight that the psalmist intentionally addresses every class of person—"low and high, rich and poor." Scholars explain that the original Hebrew uses distinct terms for the common person and the distinguished person to emphasize this universal scope. As Charles Spurgeon notes, no one is too low to listen or too high to be above God's supremacy.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 49:2

18th Century

Theologian

Both low and high - Those alike of humble and those of exalted rank, for it pertains equally to all. On the meaning of the “terms” employed …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 49:2

19th Century

Bishop

Both high and low. —The two Hebrew expressions here used, benê-âdam and benê-îsh, answer to one another much as …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 49:1–2

19th Century

Preacher

Whenever God has a voice for people, it is meant for all sorts of people. No Scripture is of private interpretation. No warning is intended only fo…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 49:2

17th Century

Pastor

Both low and high
Or "both the sons of Adam and the sons of men". By the sons of "Adam" are meant the multitude of t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 49:1–5

17th Century

Minister

We seldom encounter a more solemn introduction: there is no truth of greater importance. Let all hear this, applying it to ourselves. The poor are …