Psalm 49:10

The Evanescence of Wealth · Psalm 49:1–20
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Translations

Modern
For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.
Traditional
For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
Literal
For he sees wise men die; the fool and the senseless one perish together, and they leave their wealth for others.
Latin
Non videbit interitum, cum viderit sapientes morientes: simul insipiens et stultus peribunt. Et relinquent alienis divitias suas,

Original

Hebrew
English
For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.

Notes

In this wisdom psalm, a wise teacher warns about enemies who live richly and care only for themselves (Psalm 49:5–9). They cannot save anyone, not even themselves, from death or being forgotten (Psalm 49:10–12). Like fattened animals, they are led to slaughter (Psalm 49:14–20).

Theme notes and profiles

Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Parallels

Ecclesiastes 5:8–20

Glossary

David Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Poor, the Psalms, Book of

Topics

Death of the Wicked Riches: The Wicked: Must Leave, to Others Wicked (People): Prosperity of