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Humanity's Universal Flaw
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse makes a sweeping statement about all humanity. Whether of 'low degree' (the common person) or 'high degree' (the powerful and wealthy), no person is a reliable source for ultimate hope or security. They are described as 'vanity' (a mere breath) and a 'lie' (a false hope), highlighting their inability to save or provide true stability.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 62:9
18th Century
Theologian
Surely men of low degree are vanity - literally, “vanity are the sons of Adam,” but the word Adam here is evidently used to represe…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 62:9
19th Century
Bishop
Are vanity. —Or, mere breath.
To be laid in the balance. —Literally, in the balances to go up,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 62:9
19th Century
Preacher
Surely men of low degree are vanity,
They promise what they cannot perform.
And men of high degree are a lie:
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John Calvin
On Psalms 62:9
16th Century
Theologian
Nevertheless, the sons of Adam are vanity. If we take the particle אך, ach, affirmatively, as meaning surely or cert…
John Gill
On Psalms 62:9
17th Century
Pastor
Surely men of low degree [are] vanity
Or "sons of Adam" {i}; of the earthly man; of fallen Adam; one of his immediate sons was…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 62:8–12
17th Century
Minister
Those who have found the comfort of the ways of God themselves will invite others into those ways; we will never have less because others share wit…