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Death, the Great Equalizer
Commentators agree that this verse is a powerful reminder that all humans, from the most powerful ruler to the humblest citizen, share the same fate: death. Scholars like Albert Barnes note that this truth should humble the proud, as earthly status provides no exemption from the grave. Death is the great equalizer.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 82:7
18th Century
Theologian
But ye shall die like men. You are mortal, like other people. This fact you have forgotten. You have been lifted up with pride, as …
John Gill
On Psalms 82:7
17th Century
Pastor
But you shall die like men
As men in common do, to whom it is appointed to die, (Hebrews 9:27) or as com…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 82:6–8
17th Century
Minister
It is hard for people to have honor given to them without becoming proud of it. But all the rulers of the earth will die, and all their honor will …