Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 49:13

13. This their way is their folly ; yet their posterity approve their sayings , Selah.

(i. e.) Their Counsel and Contrivance to immortalize themselves.

Though to themselves and some others, it seem to be Wisdom, yet in Truth it is apparent folly and madness. For they neither obtain that immortal Name which they seek and hope for: Nor, if they do, doth it yield them any Comfort or Benefit.

Heb. their Mouth, (i. e.) Their Counsels and Suggestions which they gave them concerning these Matters. The Mouth is oft put for the Words, which come out of it, as Numb. 35. 30. Iob. 7. 11.

Marginal references: Heb. [illegible: 1 word] in their [illegible: 1 word].