Psalm 49:16-20
New American Standard Bible
16 Do not be afraid (A)when a person becomes rich,
When the splendor of his house is increased;
17 For when he dies, he will (B)take nothing with him;
His [a]wealth will not descend after him.
18 Though while he lives he (C)congratulates [b]himself—
And though people praise you when you do well for yourself—
19 [c]He will (D)go to the generation of his fathers;
They will never see (E)the light.
20 (F)Mankind in its splendor, yet without understanding,
Is (G)like the animals that [d]perish.
Footnotes
- Psalm 49:17 Lit glory
- Psalm 49:18 Lit his soul
- Psalm 49:19 Lit You; or It
- Psalm 49:20 Lit are destroyed
Psalm 49:16-20
Young's Literal Translation
16 Fear not, when one maketh wealth, When the honour of his house is abundant,
17 For at his death he receiveth nothing, His honour goeth not down after him.
18 For his soul in his life he blesseth, (And they praise thee when thou dost well for thyself.)
19 It cometh to the generation of his fathers, For ever they see not the light.
20 Man in honour, who understandest not, Hath been like the beasts, they have been cut off!
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