Psalms 49:4

4 I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will {propound} my riddle on a 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 both low and high, rich and poor together.

3 My mouth will speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart [will be] understanding.

4 I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will {propound} my riddle on a lyre.

5 Why should I fear in {times of calamity}, [when] iniquity surrounds me at my heels,

6 those who trust their wealth and boast about the abundance of their riches?

Footnotes

• [a]. Literally "open"