Psalms 49:20

\49:19\He will go to the generation of his fathers; he will not see the light again.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

In Context

19\49:18\Though he might have pride in his soul in his life-time, and men will give you praise if you do well for yourself,

21\49:20\Man, like the animals, does not go on for ever; he comes to an end like the beasts.

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Cross References

Esther 7:10So Haman was put to death by hanging him on the pillar he had made for Mordecai. Then the king's wrath became less.

Job 10:21Before I go to the place from which I will not come back, to the land where all is dark and black,

Psalms 73:18You put their feet where there was danger of slipping, so that they go down into destruction.

Ecclesiastes 11:8But even if a man's life is long and he has joy in all his years, let him keep in mind the dark days, because they will be great in number. Whatever may come is to no purpose.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:16-20

Privilege of the Godly. 15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah. 16 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; 17 For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. 18 Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. 19 He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. 20 Man that is in honour, and understandeth… Read the whole commentary →

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