Translations
Modern
When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish.
Traditional
His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.
Literal
His spirit goes forth, he returns to his earth; on that day his plans perish.
Latin
Exibit spiritus ejus, et revertetur in terram suam; in illa die peribunt omnes cogitationes eorum.
Original
Hebrew
English
When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish.
Notes
The call to praise (Psalm 146:1–2) leads to a warning against foolishness and false confidence (146:3–4). The psalm ends with a blessing for everyone who places their hope in the Lord (Psalm 146:5–7).
The Psalter ends with five hallelujah psalms, so named because each begins and ends with Praise the LORD! (Hebrew haleluyah).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Communicating with the Dead Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To False Confidence in Man Funeral Life: Brevity and Uncertainty of Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Soul Sleep The Earth: Man: Shall Return To