Psalms 49
Summary for Ps 49:1-20: Ps 49 a In this wisdom psalm, a wise teacher warns against enemies, whom he portrays as living a rich lifestyle and caring only for themselves (49:5-9 b). They cannot keep anyone alive, least of all themselves, even in their memories (49:10-12 c). Like fattened animals, they are led to slaughter (49:14-20 d).Summary for Ps 49:1-4: 49:1-4 e The wisdom teacher invites everyone to the hall of wisdom; he promises to instruct with a proverb and a riddle.
Summary for Ps 49:1-2: 49:1-2 f Anyone who will listen can gain wisdom (Prov 1:5 g, 8 h, 33 i).
49:4 j The teacher used both proverbs and riddles for instruction in wisdom (see Prov 1:5-6 k).
Summary for Ps 49:5-8: 49:5-8 l If enemies who live for material rewards cannot sustain themselves, how can they give life to others?
Summary for Ps 49:11-12: 49:11-12 m The teacher brings wisdom through irony. Everyone dies, and even those with estates named after them will be forgotten.
Summary for Ps 49:13-15: 49:13-15 n The teachers of false wisdom cannot rescue themselves from death. Only God has that power.
Summary for Ps 49:16-20: 49:16-20 o The wicked might have rich, luxurious lives, but they forget that they cannot avoid death.
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