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Salmos, 49

1. yalmoV tw asaf qeoV qewn kurioV elalhsen kai ekalesen thn ghn apo anatolwn hliou kai mecri dusmwn

1. psalmus Asaph Deus deorum Dominus locutus est et vocavit terram a solis ortu usque ad occasum

2. ek siwn h euprepeia thV wraiothtoV autou o qeoV emfanwV hxei

2. ex Sion species decoris ejus

3. o qeoV hmwn kai ou parasiwphsetai pur enantion autou kauqhsetai kai kuklw autou kataigiV sfodra

3. Deus manifeste veniet Deus noster et non silebit ignis in conspectu ejus exardescet et in circuitu ejus tempestas valida

4. proskalesetai ton ouranon anw kai thn ghn diakrinai ton laon autou

4. advocabit cælum desursum et terram discernere populum suum

5. sunagagete autw touV osiouV autou touV diatiqemenouV thn diaqhkhn autou epi qusiaiV

5. congregate illi sanctos ejus qui ordinant testamentum ejus super sacrificia

6. kai anaggelousin oi ouranoi thn dikaiosunhn autou oti o qeoV krithV estin diayalma

6. et adnuntiabunt cæli justitiam ejus quoniam Deus judex est diapsalma

7. akouson laoV mou kai lalhsw soi israhl kai diamarturomai soi o qeoV o qeoV sou eimi egw

7. audi populus meus et loquar tibi Israël et testificabor tibi Deus Deus tuus ego sum

8. ouk epi taiV qusiaiV sou elegxw se ta de olokautwmata sou enwpion mou estin dia pantoV

8. non in sacrificiis tuis arguam te holocausta autem tua in conspectu meo sunt semper

9. ou dexomai ek tou oikou sou moscouV oude ek twn poimniwn sou cimarouV

9. non accipiam de domo tua vitulos neque de gregibus tuis hircos

10. oti ema estin panta ta qhria tou drumou kthnh en toiV oresin kai boeV

10. quoniam meæ sunt omnes feræ silvarum jumenta in montibus et boves

11. egnwka panta ta peteina tou ouranou kai wraiothV agrou met' emou estin

11. cognovi omnia volatilia cæli et pulchritudo agri mecum est

12. ean peinasw ou mh soi eipw emh gar estin h oikoumenh kai to plhrwma authV

12. si esuriero non dicam tibi meus est enim orbis terræ et plenitudo ejus

13. mh fagomai krea taurwn h aima tragwn piomai

13. numquid manducabo carnes taurorum aut sanguinem hircorum potabo

14. quson tw qew qusian ainesewV kai apodoV tw uyistw taV eucaV sou

14. immola Deo sacrificium laudis et redde Altissimo vota tua

15. kai epikalesai me en hmera qliyewV kai exeloumai se kai doxaseiV me diayalma

15. et invoca me in die tribulationis et eruam te et honorificabis me diapsalma

16. tw de amartwlw eipen o qeoV ina ti su dihgh ta dikaiwmata mou kai analambaneiV thn diaqhkhn mou dia stomatoV sou

16. peccatori autem dixit Deus quare tu enarras justitias meas et adsumis testamentum meum per os tuum

17. su de emishsaV paideian kai exebaleV touV logouV mou eiV ta opisw

17. tu vero odisti disciplinam et projecisti sermones meos retrorsum

18. ei eqewreiV klepthn sunetreceV autw kai meta moicwn thn merida sou etiqeiV

18. si videbas furem currebas cum eo et cum adulteris portionem tuam ponebas

19. to stoma sou epleonasen kakian kai h glwssa sou periepleken doliothta

19. os tuum abundavit malitia et lingua tua concinnabat dolos

20. kaqhmenoV kata tou adelfou sou katelaleiV kai kata tou uiou thV mhtroV sou etiqeiV skandalon

20. sedens adversus fratrem tuum loquebaris et adversus filium matris tuæ ponebas scandalum

21. tauta epoihsaV kai esighsa upelabeV anomian oti esomai soi omoioV elegxw se kai parasthsw kata proswpon sou

21. hæc fecisti et tacui existimasti inique quod ero tui similis arguam te et statuam contra faciem tuam

22. sunete dh tauta oi epilanqanomenoi tou qeou mhpote arpash kai mh h o ruomenoV

22. intellegite nunc hæc qui obliviscimini Deum nequando rapiat et non sit qui eripiat

23. qusia ainesewV doxasei me kai ekei odoV h deixw autw to swthrion tou qeou

23. sacrificium laudis honorificabit me et illic iter quod ostendam illi salutare Dei



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Footnotes:

49:1-4 - The psalmist calls all nations to listen to the wisdom and teachings that come from God. This highlights the universality of God's message and the importance of wisdom for human life (see also Proverbs 1:20-23 and James 1:5).

49:5-9 - The fear of death and the futility of wealth are central themes, showing that no man can redeem his life or buy salvation. The psalmist emphasizes that true security is not found in material possessions, but in God (see also Ecclesiastes 5:10-15 and Luke 12:15).

49:10-14 - Death is inevitable for everyone, rich and poor, and material inheritance does not guarantee immortality. The psalm reflects on the transience of life and the certainty of divine judgment (see also Psalm 39:4-5 and Hebrews 9:27).

49:15-20 - Trusting in riches is compared to delusion; the fate of the wicked is destruction. The psalmist emphasizes that true hope must be in God, who can redeem life (see also Psalm 37:35-36 and 1 Timothy 6:17-19).

49:21:00 - The psalmist's wisdom is addressed to the foolish who believe their riches will save them. He warns that true understanding comes from recognizing human frailty in the face of eternity (see also Proverbs 22:1 and Luke 16:19-31).

Verses related to Salmos, 49:

Psalm 49, from the sons of Korah, reflects on the vanity of riches. What is the true value of life? This wisdom psalm confronts the illusion of security based on material goods. The psalmist exposes the futility of trusting in wealth in the face of the inevitability of death. In contrast, he affirms the hope of the righteous in divine redemption. The text addresses themes of mortality, judgment and eternal life. Psalm 49 offers an eternal perspective on earthly possessions. Ponder with us five biblical passages that deepen the timeless truths of this provocative psalm.

Luke 12:20-21: "However, God said to him: 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded of you. So who will get what you prepared?' This is what happens with those who keep riches for themselves, but are not rich towards God." - This parable of Jesus reflects the theme of Psalm 49 about the futility of trusting in riches.

1 Timothy 6:7: "For we brought nothing into this world and we can take nothing from it." - This verse echoes Psalm 49:17, emphasizing the temporary nature of earthly possessions.

Ecclesiastes 2:18-19: "I began to detest all the things I had striven for under the sun, for I will have to leave them to the one who will come after me. And who knows whether he will be wise or foolish? However, he will have dominion over everything that my labor and wisdom have produced under the sun. This is also absurd." - This reflection of Solomon aligns with the theme of Psalm 49 about the vanity of riches in the face of death.

Mark 8:36-37: "For what good is it for a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Or, what could man give in exchange for his soul?" - Jesus' words reflect the theme of Psalm 49 about the relative value of earthly riches compared to eternal life.

James 1:10-11: "But the rich man must be proud of his humiliation, because he will pass away like the flower of the field. For the sun rises with its burning heat and dries up the plant; its flower falls, and the beauty of its appearance disappears. In the same way the rich will wither in the midst of their undertakings." - This passage echoes the theme of Psalm 49 about the transitory nature of wealth and status.

FAQ:

What does Psalm 49 say about the futility of trusting in riches?

Psalm 49 teaches that riches cannot save or guarantee eternal life. Death is inevitable for everyone, rich or poor. (Psalm 49:6-9)

What can we learn about death and the afterlife from Psalm 49?

Psalm 49 teaches that although death takes all, God can redeem the soul of the righteous from the grave, promising eternal life. (Psalm 49:15)

How is God's wisdom contrasted with human foolishness in Psalm 49?

Psalm 49 contrasts divine wisdom, which offers eternal salvation, with the human folly of trusting in riches or status. (Psalm 49:10-13)

What does it mean that "the righteous will rule over the wicked" in Psalm 49?

It means that in the end, God will bring justice and the righteous will prevail, while the wicked will lose their inheritance. (Psalm 49:14-15)

What is the main message of Psalm 49?

The main message of Psalm 49 is that riches are not the key to salvation, and true security comes from trusting in God, who offers eternal redemption.


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