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The Psalm's Core Question
Commentators agree that this verse poses the central question of the entire psalm. It's a rhetorical question expressing confidence that, despite appearances, the righteous have no ultimate reason to fear. The psalmist is setting the stage to explain why faith in God overcomes the fear of powerful, wicked people or difficult circumstances.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 49:5
18th Century
Theologian
Why should I fear in the days of evil? This verse is evidently designed to state the main subject of the psalm: the result of the a…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 49:5
19th Century
Bishop
Should I fear? —Here the problem is stated not in a speculative, but personal form. The poet himself feels
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 49:5
19th Century
Preacher
We may read it: The iniquity of my supplanters shall compass me about. There may be some dark days when the wicked seed, whose delight it …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 49:5
16th Century
Theologian
Why should I fear in the days of evil? The Psalmist now addresses the point he proposed to discuss: that God's people must not yield to de…
John Gill
On Psalms 49:5
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil
This is the principal thing that all are before called to hearken to. …
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 …