KJV ORIGINAL
Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Even though during his lifetime he congratulated himself and people praised him for taking good care of himself,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is pointing out that worldly people often celebrate themselves and are praised by others for living well materially, but this doesn't matter in eternity.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written as wisdom literature, likely during Israel's monarchy period when wealth inequality was evident. The psalmist is contrasting the temporary praise given to wealthy, successful people with the eternal reality that material prosperity means nothing after death.
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