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Psalms 49:9

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 49:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption.
Psalms 49:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 49

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
7None [of them] can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him;
8(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever;)
9That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption.
10For he shall see it. Wise men die; The fool and the brutish alike perish, And leave their wealth to others.
11Their inward thought is, [that] their houses [shall continue] for ever, [And] their dwelling-places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names.
12But man [being] in honor abideth not: He is like the beasts that perish.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“corruption--literally, "pit," or, "grave," thus showing that "soul" is used for "life" [Psa 49:8].”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“That he should still live for ever - That his brother whom he could not redeem - or that he himself - should not die, Psalms 49:8. The idea is, that the price of life is so great that no wealth can rescue it so that a man shall not die. And not see corruption - Should not return to dust, or moulder away in the grave. See the notes at Psalms 16:10. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“That he: Psa 89:48; Pro 10:2, Pro 11:4; Ecc 8:8; Zac 1:5; Luk 16:22, Luk 16:23 see: Psa 16:10; Joh 8:51, Joh 8:52; Act 2:27, Act 2:31, Act 13:33, Act 13:35-37 Psalms 49:10”
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