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The Illusion of Wealth
Commentators unanimously describe trusting in wealth as foolish. They argue that riches are temporary and utterly powerless against life's greatest certainty: death. John Calvin calls it a form of 'insanity' to rely on something that so obviously cannot save a life or extend it, while Albert Barnes notes it's a misplaced trust in the supposed 'power' of money.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 49:6
18th Century
Theologian
They that trust in their wealth - The first reason why there was no cause of alarm is drawn (Psalms 49:6–10) from the “…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 49:6
19th Century
Bishop
They that — i.e., the rogues implied in the last verse.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 49:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
They may be rich as Croesus, but they cannot save a comrade from the grave. They may pay the physician, but they cannot bribe death. How little is …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 49:6
16th Century
Theologian
They trust in their wealth. We are now provided with the reason why the suffering children of God should dismiss their fears and keep them…
John Gill
On Psalms 49:6
17th Century
Pastor
They that trust in their wealth
In their outward force, power, and strength; their horses, chariots, and armies; see…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 49:6–14
17th Century
Minister
Here is a description of the spirit and way of worldly people. A person may have wealth and have their heart enlarged in love, thankfulness, and ob…