Psalms 49:3 net — I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

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"I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts."

— Psalms 49:3, NET Bible

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Psalms 49 — Context

1

For the music director, a psalm by the Korahites. Listen to this, all you nations! Pay attention, all you inhabitants of the world!

2

Pay attention, all you people, both rich and poor!

3

I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

4

I will learn a song that imparts wisdom; I will then sing my insightful song to the accompaniment of a harp.

5

Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when the sinful deeds of deceptive men threaten to overwhelm me?

6

They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.

Psalms 49:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 49:3 say?
Psalms 49:3 in the NET Bible reads: “I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.”
Where is Psalms 49:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 49:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 49, verse 3.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 49:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 49:3 in?
Psalms 49:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 49:3?
Psalms 49:3 reads (NET): “I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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