Psalms 49:10
(49-11) For he seeth that wise men die, the fool and the brutish together perish, and leave their wealth to others.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
9(49-10) That he should still live alway, that he should not see the pit.
Cross References
Psalms 17:14From men, by Thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, whose portion is in this life, and whose belly Thou fillest with Thy treasure; who have children in plenty, and leave their abundance to their babes.
Psalms 49:17(49-18) For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; his wealth shall not descend after him.
Psalms 89:49(89-50) Where are Thy former mercies, O Lord, which Thou didst swear unto David in Thy faithfulness?
Psalms 94:8Consider, ye brutish among the people; and ye fools, when will ye understand?
Proverbs 12:1Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.
Proverbs 30:2Surely I am brutish, unlike a man, and have not 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 →