Psalms 49:4

4 I will listen with care to [God's] parable, I will set my enigma to the music of the lyre.

Psalms 49:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 49:4

I will incline mine ear to a parable
In which way of speaking the doctrines of the Gospel were delivered out by Christ, ( Matthew 13:3 Matthew 13:35 ) . Wherefore the prophet, representing his apostles and disciples, signifies that he would listen thereunto, that he might attain to the knowledge thereof, and communicate it to others;

I will open my dark saying upon the harp;
the enigmas, riddles, and mysteries of the Gospel, being understood by the ministers of it, are opened and explained in a very pleasant and delightful manner; they are made clear and evident, and are as a lovely song upon a harp; see ( Ezekiel 33:32 ) .

Psalms 49:4 In-Context

2 regardless of whether low or high, regardless of whether rich or poor!

3 My mouth is about to speak wisdom; my heart's deepest thoughts will give understanding.

4 I will listen with care to [God's] parable, I will set my enigma to the music of the lyre.

5 Why should I fear when the days bring trouble, when the evil of my pursuers surrounds me,

6 the evil of those who rely on their wealth and boast how rich they are?