Psalms 49:3
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart [shall be] of understanding.
My mouth {H6310} shall speak {H1696}{H8762)} of wisdom {H2454}; and the meditation {H1900} of my heart {H3820} shall be of understanding {H8394}.
My mouth is about to speak wisdom; my heart's deepest thoughts will give understanding.
My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Cross-References
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Psalms 19:14 (8 votes)
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. -
Proverbs 22:17 (7 votes)
ยถ Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. -
Matthew 12:35 (7 votes)
A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. -
Proverbs 22:20 (6 votes)
Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, -
Proverbs 22:21 (6 votes)
That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? -
Psalms 37:30 (5 votes)
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. -
Psalms 45:1 (5 votes)
ยถ To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue [is] the pen of a ready writer.
Commentary
Psalms 49:3 KJV declares the psalmist's firm commitment to speaking and meditating on profound truths, setting the stage for a wisdom psalm that contrasts the fleeting nature of worldly riches with the eternal value of spiritual understanding.
Context
Psalm 49 is a Maskil, a wisdom psalm, attributed to the Sons of Korah, a Levitical family of temple musicians and gatekeepers. The psalm's overarching theme addresses the age-old dilemma of why the wicked often prosper while the righteous suffer, and the ultimate futility of trusting in wealth and earthly power. Verse 3 serves as the psalmist's introduction, asserting his intention to share deep insights that challenge conventional worldly wisdom.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew terms illuminate the depth of the psalmist's commitment:
Practical Application
Psalms 49:3 offers timeless guidance for believers today:
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