Psalms 49:4 nasb — I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle on the harp.

NASB

"I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle on the harp."

— Psalms 49:4, NASB

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Psalms 49 — Context

1

Hear this, all peoples; Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,

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 express my riddle on the harp.

5

Why should I fear in days of adversity, When the iniquity of my foes surrounds me,

6

Even those who trust in their wealth And boast in the abundance of their riches?

7

No man can by any means redeem his brother Or give to God a ransom for him--

Psalms 49:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 49:4 say?
Psalms 49:4 in the NASB reads: “I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle on the harp.”
Where is Psalms 49:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 49:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 49, verse 4.
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 49:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 49:4 in?
Psalms 49:4 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 49:4?
Psalms 49:4 reads (NASB): “I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle on the harp.” 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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