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Psalm 49:8-10
1599 Geneva Bible
Psalm 49:8-10
1599 Geneva Bible
8 (So [a]precious is the redemption of their souls, [b]and the continuance forever)
9 That he may live still forever, and not see the grave.
10 For he seeth that wise men [c]die: and also that the ignorant and foolish perish, and leave their riches for [d]others.
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- Psalm 49:8 That is, so rare or not to be found, as prophecy was precious in the days of Eli, 1 Sam. 3:1.
- Psalm 49:8 Meaning, it is impossible to live forever: also that life and death are only in God’s hands.
- Psalm 49:10 In that that death maketh no difference between the persons.
- Psalm 49:10 That is, not to their children, but to strangers. Yet the wicked profit not by these examples, but still dream an immortality in earth.
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