Psalms 49:2
Psalms 49:2 in Multiple Translations
both low and high, rich and poor alike.
Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
Both low and high, Rich and poor together.
High and low together, the poor, and those who have wealth.
whether you are highborn or lowborn, rich or poor!
As well lowe as hie, both rich and poore.
Both low and high, together rich and needy.
both low and high, rich and poor together.
Both low and high, rich and poor together.
Out of Sion the loveliness of his beauty.
important people and unimportant people, rich people and poor people, everyone, listen to what I am saying,
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 49:2
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Psalms 49:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שִׁמְעוּ
זֹ֭את
כָּל
הָֽ/עַמִּ֑ים
הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינוּ
כָּל
יֹ֥שְׁבֵי
חָֽלֶד
שִׁמְעוּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
זֹ֭את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָֽ/עַמִּ֑ים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-mp
הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינוּ
ʼâzan
H238
to listen
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יֹ֥שְׁבֵי
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
חָֽלֶד
cheled
H2465
lifetime/world
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 49:2
שִׁמְעוּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
זֹ֭את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָֽ/עַמִּ֑ים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינוּ
ʼâzan
H238
"to listen"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
To listen or hear is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often implying obedience or paying attention to what is being said, as in 1 Kings 3:9.
Definition: 1) to hear, listen 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to hear, listen, give ear 1a2) to be obedient, harken 1a3) to hear or listen to prayers (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See H239 (אָזַן). See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 77:2; Psalms 5:2.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יֹ֥שְׁבֵי
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
חָֽלֶד
cheled
H2465
"lifetime/world"
N-ms
This word refers to a lifetime or the world as a temporary and fleeting thing, used to describe the shortness of life.
Definition: age, duration of life, the world
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: age, short time, world. See also: Job 11:17; Psalms 39:6; Psalms 17:14.
Study Notes — Psalms 49:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 49:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 49:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 49:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 49:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 49:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 49:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 49:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 49:2
- Sermons on Psalms 49:2
Context — The Evanescence of Wealth
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 62:9 | Lowborn men are but a vapor, the exalted but a lie. Weighed on the scale, they go up; together they are but a vapor. |
| 2 | Proverbs 22:2 | The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 5:4–5 | Then I said, “They are only the poor; they have played the fool, for they do not know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God. I will go to the powerful and speak to them. Surely they know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God.” But they too, with one accord, had broken the yoke and torn off the chains. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 2:7–8 | The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. |
| 5 | Job 34:19 | who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. |
| 6 | James 2:1–7 | My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,” have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court? Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called? |
| 7 | Revelation 6:15–17 | Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?” |
| 8 | James 1:9–11 | The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position. But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. |
Psalms 49:2 Summary
[Psalms 49:2 is saying that God's message is for everyone, no matter who they are or where they come from. This means that whether you are rich or poor, high or low, God's message is for you, as stated in Romans 10:12, which says that there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile. The Psalmist is emphasizing that God's message is universal and inclusive, and that everyone is equal in God's eyes, as seen in Acts 10:34-35, where it is written that God shows no favoritism.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean by 'both low and high, rich and poor alike' in Psalms 49:2?
This phrase emphasizes that the message of the Psalm is universal, applying to everyone regardless of social status or wealth, as seen in Proverbs 22:2, which states that the Lord is the Maker of them all.
Is the Psalmist trying to address a specific group of people?
No, the Psalmist is addressing all people, as indicated by the preceding verse, Psalms 49:1, which says 'Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world'
What is the significance of the Psalmist including both 'low' and 'high' in the address?
By including both 'low' and 'high', the Psalmist is emphasizing that God's message is not limited to a particular social class, as also seen in Galatians 3:28, where it is written that there is neither slave nor free in Christ
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Psalm?
This verse serves as an introduction to the Psalm, setting the stage for the message that the Psalmist is about to impart, which is a message of wisdom and understanding, as stated in Psalms 49:3
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God's message is for 'both low and high, rich and poor alike'?
- How can you apply the universality of God's message to your own life and relationships?
- In what ways can you be more inclusive and mindful of all people, regardless of their background or social status, as you share God's message with others?
- What are some ways that you can use your own voice and influence to spread God's message to all people, as the Psalmist does in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 49:2
Both low and high,.... Or "both the sons of Adam and the sons of men".
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 49:2
Both low and high, rich and poor, together. Both low and high - literally, sons of an ordinary man [ 'aadaam (H120)], and sons of a distinguished man [ 'iysh (H376)].
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 49:2
Psalms 49:2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together.Ver. 2. Both low and high, rich and poor together] Heb. Both sons of Adam, or earthy man, and sons of Ish, or nobleman quorum Ex meliore luto finxit praecordia Titan. Diogenes once made a like outcry at Athens, Aκουσατεανδρες, Hear, O ye men; and when a company came about him expecting what he would say to them, he looked upon them and said, Aνδραςεκαλεσαουακθαρματα, I called for men, and not for slaves (varlets).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 49:2
(2) Both high and low.—The two Hebrew expressions here used, benê-âdam and benê-îsh, answer to one another much as homo and vir in Latin. The LXX. and Vulg., taking âdam in its primary sense, render “sons of the soil and sons of men.” Symmachus makes the expressions stand for men in general and men as individuals.Shall be of understanding.—The copula supplied by the Authorised Version is unnecessary. The word rendered meditation may mean, from its etymology, “muttered thoughts,” and it is quite consistent to say, my musings speak of understanding. So LXX. and Vulgate.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 49:2
2. Both low and high] So the A.V. rightly paraphrases the Heb. sons of mankind (βdβm) and sons of men (’ξsh): those whose personality is lost in the common multitude, and those who are individually distinguished; plebeians and patricians. Adβm corresponds to ἄνθρωπος, homo; ’ξsh to ἀνήρ, vir. Cp. Psalms 4:2; Psalms 62:9. The P.B.V. (high and low) wrongly inverts the meanings. rich and poor together] The rich that they may recognise the vanity of riches, and take warning: the poor that they may learn to be contented with their lot, and not to envy the rich.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 49:2
Both low and high - Those alike of humble and those of exalted rank, for it pertains equally to all. On the meaning of the “terms” employed here, see the notes at Isaiah 2:9.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 49:2
2. Low and high—The classifications of this verse are intended, by mentioning the extreme orders of society, to comprehend all the intermediate ranks also, without exception.
Sermons on Psalms 49:2
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(Through the Bible) 1 Samuel 1-10 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the spirit of God coming upon a person's life and anointing them. He highlights the significance of having a heart turned |
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A Spiritual Appetite by Anne Dutton | Anne Dutton preaches about the spiritual appetite bestowed upon those who belong to Christ, emphasizing the necessity of the Holy Spirit's immediate influences for spiritual unders |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 112 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the urgency for the Church to turn to God in order to avoid His judgment. The speaker expresses concern about the rampant AIDS virus and the |
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Beggarly by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of the beggar as mentioned in 1st Samuel chapter 2 verse 7 and 8. The preacher emphasizes that God sees us as beggars, helpless an |
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K-528 Tv Show Part 12 Joseph & Revelation by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. He challenges the audience to examine whether they truly ha |
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As Thou Hast Said, Do Even So by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the divine reversal of fortunes as seen in the story of Mordecai and Haman, illustrating how God honors those who remain humble and faithful. He reflects on t |
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Is It Wrong to Be Like Oprah? by Francis Chan | In the video, the speaker shares about their experience in Mexico where they went to serve and give to those in need. They describe how the church was alive and worshiped different |