Psalms 49:10
Everyone knows that the wise die, those who are foolish and stupid too, leaving what they have to the next generation.
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9that they could live forever and not face the grave.
11They think their homes will last forever, that where they live will continue for all generations.
Cross References
Psalms 17:14Lord, by your power, save me from people whose only thought is for this world. May they be filled with what you have in store for them, their children too, with left-overs for their grandchildren!
Psalms 49:17For they won't take anything with them when they die; their wealth will not go down into the grave with them.
Psalms 89:49Where is the trustworthy love you used to have, Lord, that you faithfully promised to David?
Psalms 94:8Take another look, you stupid people! Fools—when will you ever get the point?
Proverbs 12:1If you love knowledge, you will love discipline. Anyone who hates being corrected is stupid!
Proverbs 30:2I'm so stupid I'm not really a man; I can't even think like a human being.
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 →