Psalms 89:48

What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.

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Other Translations for Psalms 89:48

BSB
What man can live and never see death? Can he deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah
AKJV
What man is he that lives, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
CPDV
Who is the man that will live, and yet not see death? Who will rescue his own soul from the hand of the underworld?
ERV
What man is he that shall live and not see death, that shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah
NHEB
What man is he who shall live and not see death, who shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah.
SMT
What man shall live and not see death? Shall he deliver his soul from the hand of hades? Silence.

Commentary for Psalms 89:48

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 89:48
Summary
Universal human mortality cannot be avoided
Event
Rhetorical question on mortality
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom