King James Version
Psalms 49:1 in the King James Version says “To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the worl...” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 49 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: for: or, of”
Psalms 49:1 · KJV
To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: for: or, of
Both low and high , rich and poor, together.
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Hear”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“this all ye people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
“give ear”
H238to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e., (by implication) to listen
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“all ye inhabitants”
H3427properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
“of the world”
H2465life (as a fleeting portion of time); hence, the world (as transient)
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