Psalms 49:10
For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
9that he should live on forever and not see decay.
Cross References
Psalms 17:14from such men, O LORD, by Your hand— from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.
Psalms 49:17For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.
Psalms 89:49Where, O Lord, is Your loving devotion of old, which You faithfully swore to David?
Psalms 94:8Take notice, O senseless among the people! O fools, when will you be wise?
Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 30:2Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:7-15
The Vanity of Worldly Riches; The End of the Wicked. 6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; 7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: 8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) 9 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. 10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. 11 Their inward thought is, that… Read the whole commentary →