psalms 49:18 Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

psalms 49:18 Though while he lives he congratulates himself-- And though [men] praise you when you do well for yourself--

18. Though . . . lived, &c.--literally, "For in his life he blessed his soul," or, "himself" (Lu 12:19, 16:25); yet (Ps 49:19); he has had his portion.
men will praise . . . thyself--Flatterers enhance the rich fool's self-complacency; the form of address to him strengthens the emphasis of the sentiment.

psalms 49:18 Though while he lives he congratulates himself-- And though [men] praise you when you do well for yourself--

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