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Psalm 49

Psalm 49:16

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

Modern
Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.
Traditional
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
Literal
…do not be afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases.
Latin
Ne timueris cum dives factus fuerit homo, et cum multiplicata fuerit gloria domus ejus:

Original

Hebrew
English
Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.

Notes

Psalms 49:16–20

The wicked might have rich, luxurious lives, but they forget that they cannot avoid death.

Psalms 49:1–20

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

Material Reward Wisdom Psalms

Parallels

Ecclesiastes 5:8–20

Glossary

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

Topics

Ambition: Vanity of Envy: General Scriptures Concerning The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning