Psalms 49:3
Psalms 49:3 in Multiple Translations
My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.
For what I say is wise, and my thinking is perceptive.
My mouth shall speake of wisdome, and the meditation of mine heart is of knowledge.
My mouth speaketh wise things, And the meditations of my heart [are] things of understanding.
My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart will utter understanding.
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
God shall come manifestly: our God shall come, and shall not keep silence. A fire shall burn before him: and a mighty tempest shall be round about him.
because what I am thinking is very sensible, and what I say will enable you to become wise!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 49:3
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Psalms 49:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גַּם
בְּנֵ֣י
אָ֭דָם
גַּם
בְּנֵי
אִ֑ישׁ
יַ֝֗חַד
עָשִׁ֥יר
וְ/אֶבְיֽוֹן
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אָ֭דָם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
יַ֝֗חַד
yachad
H3162
unitedness
Adv
עָשִׁ֥יר
ʻâshîyr
H6223
rich
Adj
וְ/אֶבְיֽוֹן
ʼebyôwn
H34
needy
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 49:3
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אָ֭דָם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
יַ֝֗חַד
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
עָשִׁ֥יר
ʻâshîyr
H6223
"rich"
Adj
In the Bible, the Hebrew word for 'rich' describes someone with wealth or noble status. It is used to describe people who are wealthy, like the rich man in certain parables. The word is often translated as 'rich' in English Bibles.
Definition: adj 1) rich, wealthy n 2) the rich, the wealthy, rich man
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: rich (man). See also: Exodus 30:15; Proverbs 18:23; Psalms 45:13.
וְ/אֶבְיֽוֹן
ʼebyôwn
H34
"needy"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word describes someone who is needy or poor, often oppressed and in need of help from God. It appears in the Bible to describe those who are vulnerable and in need of deliverance. In the KJV, it is translated as beggar, needy, or poor man.
Definition: 1) in want, needy, chiefly poor, needy person 2) subject to oppression and abuse 3) needing help, deliverance from trouble, especially as delivered by God 4) general reference to lowest class
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: beggar, needy, poor (man). See also: Exodus 23:6; Psalms 107:41; Psalms 9:19.
Study Notes — Psalms 49:3
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- Psalms 49:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 49:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 49:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 49:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 49:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 49:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 49:3
- Sermons on Psalms 49:3
Context — The Evanescence of Wealth
1Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world,
2both low and high, rich and poor alike.
3My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
4I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle with the harp: 5Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 19:14 | May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. |
| 2 | Proverbs 22:17 | Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge— |
| 3 | Matthew 12:35 | The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. |
| 4 | Proverbs 22:20–21 | Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge, to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you? |
| 5 | Proverbs 4:1–2 | Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive. |
| 6 | Psalms 45:1 | My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. |
| 7 | Psalms 37:30 | The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 32:2 | Let my teaching fall like rain and my speech settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants. |
| 9 | Job 33:33 | But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.” |
| 10 | 2 Timothy 3:15–17 | From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. |
Psalms 49:3 Summary
[This verse is saying that when we speak, our words should be filled with wisdom and understanding, helping others to see and know God better. As it says in Ephesians 4:29, our words should be used to build each other up and bring grace to those who hear them. By seeking wisdom from God and sharing it with others, we can be a source of encouragement and hope. This is a reminder that our words have power, and we should use them to point others to God's love and truth, as seen in Psalm 37:30-31.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the mouth to impart wisdom?
This means that the words we speak have the power to share wisdom and knowledge with others, as seen in Proverbs 10:31, where it says that the mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom.
How can the meditation of the heart bring understanding?
Meditating on God's word and His ways, like in Psalm 119:148, helps us to understand and apply spiritual truths to our lives, giving us deeper insight into His will and plan for us.
Is this verse talking about the writer's own ability to impart wisdom or something more?
While the writer is expressing their own desire to share wisdom, this verse also points to the idea that true wisdom comes from God, as seen in James 1:5, where it says that if we lack wisdom, we should ask God, who gives generously.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse encourages us to seek wisdom from God and to share that wisdom with others through our words and actions, as seen in Matthew 10:19-20, where Jesus teaches us to trust in the Holy Spirit to give us the words to say when we need them.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can seek wisdom from God and share it with others in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a heart that meditates on God's word and brings understanding to my life and the lives of those around me?
- In what ways can I use my words to impart wisdom and encouragement to others, rather than tearing them down or speaking negatively?
- What are some specific scriptures or biblical principles that I can meditate on to gain a deeper understanding of God's will for my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 49:3
My mouth shall speak of wisdom,.... Or "wisdoms" (m); of Christ, who is so called, Proverbs 1:20.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 49:3
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. My mouth shall speak of wisdom - suggested by the Divine Spirit of "wisdom" (Proverbs 8:1-36; 1 Corinthians 2:13).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 49:3
It concerns you diligently to attend to me, for I am about to speak not of vulgar and trivial things, or such as come suddenly into my mind, and rush as hastily out of my mouth, but of such things as are the result of my most serious and considerate thoughts, and such as, if you observe them and lay them to heart, will make you truly wise, and keep you from those errors, and follies, and mischiefs, which the generality of mankind, for want of a right understanding, do run into.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 49:3
Psalms 49:3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart [shall be] of understanding.Ver. 3. My mouth shall speak of wisdom] Heb. Wisdomns and understandings; and yet the matter of this psalm was nothing extraordinary for the main of it; so that a profane person would have come out with his Quid dignum tanto tulit hic promissor hiatu? But good points are not therefore to be slighted, because commonly handled; but therefore the better to be heeded, and proof to be made by practice, what that good and holy and acceptable will of God is that is so much pressed upon, as Romans 12:2.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 49:3
3. My mouth shall speak wisdom, And the meditation of my heart shall be (full of) understanding. The words for wisdom and understanding are both plural in the Heb., denoting manifold wisdom and profound insight.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 49:3
My mouth shall speak of wisdom - That is, I will utter sentiments that are wise, or that are of importance to all; sentiments that will enable all to take a just view of the subject on which I speak.
Sermons on Psalms 49:3
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How to Be Changed by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher shares his excitement about receiving a message from the Lord in just two minutes. He feels privileged to share this message with the congregation and |
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Messages on Corporate Prayer #17-19 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and being available to the Holy Spirit. He shares a story about a little girl playing the piano and how a man joine |
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Holiness and Unclean Lips by Harold Vaughan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of our words and how they reveal our true character. He warns that our own words will either stand against us or for us at th |
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The Danger of Drifting by Stephen Olford | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the danger of drifting in the Christian life. He emphasizes that drifting occurs when there is indiscipline, inattention, and indifference to |
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The Ministry of the Saints in the Church by Aaron Hurst | In this sermon, Brother Denny emphasizes the importance of having the heart of God when preaching the word of God. He acknowledges the need for careful handling and interpretation |
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Purity of Speech as Believers in Christ by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of our words and how they reflect our relationship with Christ. He highlights the importance of using our words to praise and thank |
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James 03 by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of true wisdom and seeking it from God. The sermon is based on the fourth chapter of James, which addresses practical Christi |