Psalms 49:6
They trust in their wealth; they boast about their riches,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
In Context
5Why should I be afraid when trouble comes, when evil enemies surround me?
7but no one can pay to rescue another from death; no one can pay a ransom to God.
Cross References
Esther 5:11Haman went into great detail about how much money and possessions he had, and how many children, and how the king had made him so important by promoting him above all the other nobles and officials.
Psalms 52:7“See what happens to those who don't go to God for help but instead rely on their great wealth and strength—which only brings their destruction!”
Psalms 56:7Will they escape when they do so much evil? God, in anger bring these people down!
Psalms 112:7They aren't afraid of bad news because they rely totally on the Lord.
Proverbs 10:15The wealth of the rich provides them protection, while the poverty of the poor ruins them.
Proverbs 23:5It disappears in the blink of an eye, suddenly growing wings and flying off into the sky like an eagle.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:2-6
A Call to Attention. 1 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: 2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together. 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. 4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp. 5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about? This is the psalmist's preface to his discourse concerning the vanity of the world and its insufficiency… Read the whole commentary →