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Wisdom's Divine Source
Commentators explain that the 'wisdom' the psalmist speaks is not his own invention but divine truth learned in 'the school of God.' John Calvin notes that a teacher must first be a student at God's feet. This ensures the message has divine weight, rather than being mere human opinion.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 49:3
18th Century
Theologian
My mouth shall speak of wisdom - That is, I will utter sentiments that are wise, or that are of importance to all; sentiments that …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 49:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
Mysteries are to be preached, but they are to be preached with an earnest endeavor on the preacher's part to make them plain. If it is a dark sayin…
John Calvin
On Psalms 49:3
16th Century
Theologian
My mouth shall speak of wisdom. The prophet was warranted in applying these commendatory terms to the doctrine he was about to communicate…
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John Gill
On Psalms 49:3
17th Century
Pastor
My mouth shall speak of wisdom
Or "wisdoms" F13 ; of Christ, who is so called, (Proverbs 1:20…
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 …