Psalms 49:19

19 he will go to the generation of his fathers; they will never see the light.

Psalms 49:19 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 49:19

He shall go to the generation of his fathers
Be gathered to them at death; or "to the dwelling place of his fathers" F13; either the grave, or hell, or both; the habitation of his wicked ancestors: unless the words be rendered, as they are by some, though "he shall come to the age of his fathers" F14; live as long as they have done; yet he must die at last, and leave all behind, as they have done;

they shall never see light;
neither he nor his fathers; they shall never see light of the sun any more, nor return to the light of the living, but shall lie in the dark and silent grave until the resurrection; or rather, they shall never enjoy eternal light, glory, and happiness. The ultimate state of glory is sometimes expressed by "light"; ( John 8:12 ) ( Colossians 1:12 ) ; this the people of God, such who are made light in the Lord, and are the children of the day, shall see; but wicked men shall not; they will be cast into outer darkness, where are weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth.


FOOTNOTES:

F13 (rwd-de) "ad habitationem", Gejerus.
F14 "Usque ad aetatem", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator.

Psalms 49:19 In-Context

17 For when he dies, he will take nothing at all; his wealth will not follow him down.
18 Though he praises himself during his lifetime- and people praise you when you do well for yourself-
19 he will go to the generation of his fathers; they will never see the light.
20 A man with valuable possessions but without understanding is like the animals that perish.
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