the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
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Psalms 49:18
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Though he blesses himself during his lifetime—and you are acclaimed when you do well for yourself—
Though while he lived he blessed his soul -- And men praise you when you do well for yourself --
Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
For though, while he lives, he counts himself blessed —and though you get praise when you do well for yourself—
Even though they were praised when they were alive— and people may praise you when you succeed—
He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive: "May men praise you, for you have done well!"
Though while he lives he counts himself happy and prosperous— And though people praise you when you do well for yourself—
Though while he lived he blessed his soul -- And men praise you when you do well for yourself --
For while he liued, he reioyced himselfe: and men will prayse thee, when thou makest much of thy selfe.
For while he lives he blesses his soul—And men will praise you when you do well for yourself—
Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul-and men praise you when you prosper-
We humans are praised when we do well, and all of us are glad to be alive.
For when he dies, he won't take it with him; his wealth will not go down after him.
Though he blessed his soul in his lifetime,—and men will praise thee when thou doest well to thyself,—
A wealthy man might tell himself how well he has done in life. And other people might praise him.
For while he lived, he lived comfortably; he praised you when you favored him.
Even if someone is satisfied with this life and is praised because he is successful,
Though he congratulated his soul while he was living —and people will praise you when you do well for yourself—
For in his life he blessed his soul; yea, men praise you when you do well for yourself.
Whyle he lyueth, he is counted an happie man: & so loge as he is in prosperite, me speake good of him.
Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself),
Though he might have pride in his soul in his life-time, and men will give you praise if you do well for yourself,
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; his wealth shall not descend after him.
Though whiles he liued, he blessed his soule: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thy selfe.
For whyle he lyued he counted him selfe an happy man: and so long as thou doest well vnto thy selfe, men wyll speake good of thee.
For his soul shall be blessed in his life: he shall give thanks to thee when thou dost well to him.
Though while he lived he blessed his soul, and men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,
For his soule schal be blessid in his lijf; he schal knouleche to thee, whanne thou hast do wel to hym.
Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise you, when you do well to yourself,)
Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and [men] will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
Though while he lives he blesses himself (For men will praise you when you do well for yourself),
In this life they consider themselves fortunate and are applauded for their success.
Even if while he lives, he thinks good of himself, and even though men praise you when you do well for yourself,
Though in their lifetime they count themselves happy —for you are praised when you do well for yourself—
For, though, his own self - while he lived, he used to bless, And they will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,
(48-19) For in his lifetime his soul will be blessed: and he will praise thee when thou shalt do well to him.
Though, while he lives, he counts himself happy, and though a man gets praise when he does well for himself,
For his soul in his life he blesseth, (And they praise thee when thou dost well for thyself.)
Though while he lives he congratulates himself— And though men praise you when you do well for yourself—
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
while he lived: Heb. in his life
blessed: Deuteronomy 29:19, Hosea 12:8, Luke 12:19
praise: 1 Samuel 25:6, Esther 3:2, Acts 12:20-22, Revelation 13:3, Revelation 13:4
Reciprocal: Psalms 10:3 - and blesseth Psalms 36:2 - For he Proverbs 28:4 - that Malachi 3:15 - we call Luke 16:15 - for
Cross-References
"Simeon and Levi are brothers; Their swords are implements of violence.
"May my soul not enter into their council; May my glory not be united with their assembly; For in their anger they killed men, And in their self-will they lamed oxen.
Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of His people, Jacob will rejoice, Israel will be glad.
I waited patiently for the LORD; And He reached down to me and heard my cry.
My soul waits in silence for God alone; From Him comes my salvation.
My soul, wait in silence for God alone, For my hope is from Him.
Show us Your mercy, LORD, And grant us Your salvation.
May Your favor also come to me, LORD, Your salvation according to Your word;
I hope for Your salvation, LORD, And do Your commandments.
I long for Your salvation, LORD, And Your Law is my delight.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Though while he lived he blessed his soul,.... Praised and extolled himself on account of his acquisitions and merit; or proclaimed himself a happy man, because of his wealth and riches; or foolishly flattered himself with peace, prosperity, and length of days, and even with honour and glory after death;
and [men] will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself; or "but k men will praise thee", c. both rich and poor, all wise men when, as the Jewish interpreters l generally explain the word, a man regards true wisdom and religion, and is concerned for the welfare of his soul more than that of his body; or "when thou thyself doest well": that is, to others, doing acts of beneficence, communicating to the necessities of the poor; or rather, "when thou doest well to thyself", by enjoying the good things of life, taking his portion, eating the fruit of his labour, which is good and comely; see Ecclesiastes 5:18.
k ××××× "atque celebraverint te", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. l Jarchi, Aben Ezra, Kimchi & Ben Melech in loc.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Though while he lived - Margin, as in Hebrew, âin his life.â More literally, âin his lives.â The idea is, as long as he lived.
He blessed his soul - That is, he blessed himself; he congratulated himself; he regarded his condition as desirable and enviable. He âtook airsâ upon himself; he felt that his was a happy lot; he expected and demanded respect and honor from others on account of his wealth. He commended himself as having evinced sagacity in the means by which he acquired wealth - thus imparting honor to himself; and he congratulated himself on the result, as placing him in a conditiOn above want, and in a condition that entitled him to honor. A striking illustration of this feeling is found in the parable of the rich fool, Luke 12:19, âAnd I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.â
And men will praise thee - Others will praise thee. He not only blessed or commended himself, but he might expect that others would praise and congratulate him also. They would regard him as a happy man; happy, because he had been thus successful; happy, because he had accumulated that which was the object of so universal desire among people. Success, though founded on that which is entitled to no praise, and which is even the result of unprincipled conduct, often secures the temporary praise of men, while a want of success, though connected with the strictest, sternest virtue, is often followed by neglect, or is even regarded as proof that he who fails has no claim to honor.
When thou doest well to thyself - Well, in reference to success in life, or in the sense that thou art prospered. Your industry, your sagacity, your prosperity will be the theme of commendation. To a certain extent, where this does not lead to self flattery and pride, it is proper and right. The virtues which ordinarily contribute to prosperity âareâ worthy of commendation, and should be held up to the example of the young. But what is evil and wrong in the matter here referred to is that the manâs commendation of himself, and the commendation by others, all tends to foster a spirit of pride and self-confidence; to make the soul easy and satisfied with the condition; to produce the feeling that all is gained which needs to be gained; to make the possessor of wealth arrogant and haughty; and to lead him to neglect the higher interests of the soul.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Psalms 49:18. He blessed his soul — He did all he could to procure himself animal gratifications, and he was applauded for it; for it is the custom of the world to praise them who pay most attention to their secular interest; and he who attends most to the concerns of his soul is deemed weak and foolish, and is often persecuted by an ungodly world.
