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First Listen, Then Teach
Commentators note that before the psalmist speaks, he "inclines his ear." This models a crucial spiritual discipline: we must first humbly listen to and receive God's wisdom before we can effectively share it. As Matthew Henry points out, the psalmist applies the lesson to himself first, demonstrating that true teaching flows from personal experience with God's truth.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 49:4
18th Century
Theologian
I will incline mine ear to a parable - The phrase “I will incline mine ear” means that he would listen or attend to—as we incline o…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 49:4
19th Century
Bishop
I will incline my ear. —The psalmist first listens, that he may himself catch the inspiration which is to reach others th…
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…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 49:4
16th Century
Theologian
I will incline my ear to a parable. The Hebrew word משל, mashal, which I have translated parable, properly denotes a
John Gill
On Psalms 49:4
17th Century
Pastor
I will incline mine ear to a parable
In which way of speaking the doctrines of the Gospel were delivered out by Chri…
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 …