Psalms 49:18

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 49:18

BSB

Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul-and men praise you when you prosper-

AKJV

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise you, when you do well to yourself.

CPDV

For his soul will be blessed in his lifetime, and he will admit to you when you do good to him.

ERV

Though while he lived he blessed his soul, and men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,

NHEB

Though while he lived he blessed his soul-and men praise you when you do well for yourself-

SMT

For in his living he will praise his soul, (and he will praise thee for thou wilt do good to thyself,)

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 49:18

ThoughwhilehelivedH2416heblessedH1288VerbhissoulH5315Noun FeminineandmenwillpraiseH3034VerbtheewhenthoudoestwellH3190Verbtothyself

Commentary for Psalms 49:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 49:18

Summary

Living well attracts praise from others

Event

Explaining human approval of self-indulgence

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC