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Wealth Cannot Buy Immortality
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse highlights the ultimate powerlessness of wealth. No amount of money can purchase perpetual life or prevent the body from experiencing 'corruption'—the natural process of decay in the grave. This truth applies to everyone, regardless of their status or riches.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 49:9
18th Century
Theologian
That he should still live for ever - That his brother whom he could not redeem - or that he himself - should not die ([Reference Ps…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 49:9
19th Century
Bishop
That — i.e., in order that; introducing the purpose of the imagined ransom in Psalm 49:7. Others connect it consecutively…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 49:9
19th Century
Preacher
For the bodies of the great are fed upon by the worm as readily as the bodies of the paupers. They may embalm the body, if they wish, to cheat the …
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John Gill
On Psalms 49:9
17th Century
Pastor
That he should still live for ever
Or "though he should live" F23 . Though the rich man should live ever …
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…