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Psalms 49:5 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass "
Psalms 49:5
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My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom
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Psalms 49:1
"[[To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.]] Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:"
Psalms 49:2
"Both low and high, rich and poor, together."
Psalms 49:3
"My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding."
Psalms 49:4
"I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp."
Psalms 49:6
"They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;"
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